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 3796471 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3798376 epoch_slot_no: 18376 block_no: 3796294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2829 time: 2020-02-20 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9385941632565078de08f1cc50dde2bcde1fc374d422c24407d17af02edd2babBlock Operator
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