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 3797520 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799425 epoch_slot_no: 19425 block_no: 3797343 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 09:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd0f7515520c85c38c709c60e01487f8673d933520e2d2dc80d67d32ea496eeBlock Operator
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