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 3796472 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3798377 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 3796295 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8046 time: 2020-02-20 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4b542efb6ff20e0b1b4d4661013737b7b0e21002c89b309d05c3261a50cca8Block Operator
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