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 3797538 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799443 epoch_slot_no: 19443 block_no: 3797361 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-02-20 09:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80ca90ef59fce681ef0f61940aeab7a6142fae7995907554f7e1ad2d0be0aa3Block Operator
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