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 3797862 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3799767 epoch_slot_no: 19767 block_no: 3797685 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2719 time: 2020-02-20 11:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91b7b3599b18a9953e6575c5b29d1656e4482b54e1f07ad85acb19139b11258Block Operator
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