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 3797224 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799129 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 3797047 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 08:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fba19d86bc35c245bc15b8ec9dcf6962c2ef77fe109e66a44a9de8c6b8c9619Block Operator
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