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 3798414 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3800319 epoch_slot_no: 20319 block_no: 3798237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-02-20 14:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d842bb3e0697ffaa6644c2379a4dd29d88185aa2bc80d4c96eb6c8f87f3b866Block Operator
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