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 3797332 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3799237 epoch_slot_no: 19237 block_no: 3797155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3251 time: 2020-02-20 08:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d568c7a000f5a4c7014d38d9bc45b910ae089ae70135266aab1a6f103bf3e5Block Operator
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