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 3797123 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799028 epoch_slot_no: 19028 block_no: 3796946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1913 time: 2020-02-20 07:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54f35181f1f6de688c7ba11c3eae020bf8cffcff1e608c2ed41afbef26c1db49Block Operator
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