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 3797300 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799205 epoch_slot_no: 19205 block_no: 3797123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-20 08:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594b49e5f9ef5dfd0e11cd96036bfb70115574630413bd6f7f8b7a9fade8f082Block Operator
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