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 3796432 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3798337 epoch_slot_no: 18337 block_no: 3796255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4213 time: 2020-02-20 03:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ac1527bb49056c2993f99043ed7105d6216bef7d1c4893bfd8d0220b4ae1ae0Block Operator
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