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 3796306 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3798211 epoch_slot_no: 18211 block_no: 3796129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 02:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd6ea85188924ccd2a6078368f1ea1a6349d285cdb3489d2522105d43338ad3cBlock Operator
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