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 3798566 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3800471 epoch_slot_no: 20471 block_no: 3798389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2569 time: 2020-02-20 15:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283a49bb986d9b6211d794a43959d73ad0140bd4a382c625bcfc3b8f8f767813Block Operator
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