A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3796015 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3797920 epoch_slot_no: 17920 block_no: 3795838 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2020-02-20 01:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a5356d96f5f520378f706df60f2f48cd5e7f8a7310b6c8b70fd355cb6517da2Block Operator
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