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 3798232 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3800137 epoch_slot_no: 20137 block_no: 3798055 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2360 time: 2020-02-20 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206144556a7656bb003c887f7d97b5537d275964221a32437d7a5a7f4c3450a4Block Operator
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