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 3797966 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3799871 epoch_slot_no: 19871 block_no: 3797789 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10380 time: 2020-02-20 12:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1fdc7f1db1ac096d61a20dc66e6ea567e781696ccd855377814df453d64d79Block Operator
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