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 3797749 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799654 epoch_slot_no: 19654 block_no: 3797572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2721 time: 2020-02-20 10:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53a94bc01664c17a634a720e85cc9a9acddf3ac4c9ef176bfacf57a01609af6Block Operator
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