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 3797043 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3798948 epoch_slot_no: 18948 block_no: 3796866 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2598 time: 2020-02-20 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7735be4dac73ad08a57b86cc3446e9c41539cabf13e8d97b6a87691cefff13a8Block Operator
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