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 3796738 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3798643 epoch_slot_no: 18643 block_no: 3796561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2380 time: 2020-02-20 05:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17eeb6d1f22a7ab87eebc8b3cf9ff8d9f6da31de9553a054443e8d0d3c956428Block Operator
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