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 3796852 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3798757 epoch_slot_no: 18757 block_no: 3796675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2011 time: 2020-02-20 05:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe2ce4855033563598e54551c096e1a0f3af1b3a5a82e2d3b41b9b3c08d97efBlock Operator
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