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 3797911 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799816 epoch_slot_no: 19816 block_no: 3797734 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2020-02-20 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3207a86c90b73e60e94f4a42b9f4cab859b77388cf84df9de3001d9920e0d7Block Operator
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