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 3796864 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3798769 epoch_slot_no: 18769 block_no: 3796687 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2020-02-20 06:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5b0e4a1309a6b6c82dbc396b36c6be1f65640566bb20357a37542f51537787aBlock Operator
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