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 3796150 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3798055 epoch_slot_no: 18055 block_no: 3795973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1506 time: 2020-02-20 02:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce9453d54cc1b0c68a1b18559f43d4a156f6f3d7e98c29f6169106caa6037d2Block Operator
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