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 3797268 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3799173 epoch_slot_no: 19173 block_no: 3797091 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2381 time: 2020-02-20 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3072c09e8b383e016a546f255e5ed45dcfa5916ace1c42b774fdf7fc5925dc90Block Operator
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