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 3796754 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3798659 epoch_slot_no: 18659 block_no: 3796577 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2070 time: 2020-02-20 05:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b489ebd26c5f33b55ee6a542657933ec2fcee7b37c3555a6d045d9e20beaf7dBlock Operator
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