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 3798022 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3799927 epoch_slot_no: 19927 block_no: 3797845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1588 time: 2020-02-20 12:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906a1e8885efff2eceefce03fe447cd7e878aec982b7623c7a7f3a7292f4ea60Block Operator
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