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 3797942 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799847 epoch_slot_no: 19847 block_no: 3797765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3988 time: 2020-02-20 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c9d8882dfdfb8da3535a4303d88c1a5d94642ac8e5623e174695f2d59e0a322Block Operator
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