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 3796657 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3798562 epoch_slot_no: 18562 block_no: 3796480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2061 time: 2020-02-20 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6462c9c8a9cbcaee2e5c51005e0b27906965bb008e15973e48b72593f5e489e6Block Operator
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