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 3798308 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3800213 epoch_slot_no: 20213 block_no: 3798131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1560 time: 2020-02-20 14:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacb179e20fe0687bba39f863e69c295903d47766dc0517b11713388bb3a25851Block Operator
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