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 3797155 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799060 epoch_slot_no: 19060 block_no: 3796978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1728 time: 2020-02-20 07:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e371ab858601d551f0225176870bd032b6f73e17535c4d577f09f7e11469723Block Operator
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