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 3796877 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3798782 epoch_slot_no: 18782 block_no: 3796700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 06:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca594bbcc0c4f61c11a99080905027c85e3ad2f8040bef1fa6d1926d8f6dbf2Block Operator
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