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 3796964 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3798869 epoch_slot_no: 18869 block_no: 3796787 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4191 time: 2020-02-20 06:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc96351997f0da9a7d23b90e8cab7cf14e756e7d75b7531333efc0407b498a84Block Operator
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