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 3798445 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3800350 epoch_slot_no: 20350 block_no: 3798268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-20 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9758d56ee112dc28ae70ba6c6f54ca00566dcd183ab3c72c84f46b751183b696Block Operator
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