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 3796647 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3798552 epoch_slot_no: 18552 block_no: 3796470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2347 time: 2020-02-20 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafeb12cc7d1703fffd38c60388a8464f2bf1262771ace89cab7ee4988ed48934Block Operator
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