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 3797192 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3799097 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3797015 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3731 time: 2020-02-20 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a734aabaace868e5d90cfc9175d8f1d95cfa5f52eef40c7ecd21d68b0a8372Block Operator
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