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 3798021 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3799926 epoch_slot_no: 19926 block_no: 3797844 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 12:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc99f58bf2912ec6442729d4848b9bc9e47a111fc886480bdeb11fcd3f53a965dBlock Operator
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