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 3798302 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3800207 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 3798125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3363 time: 2020-02-20 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93eacc9eb1f10f9c77bbc65d8353f51b1e23a758c55cd26e2e95a053414086b2Block Operator
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