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 3798589 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3800494 epoch_slot_no: 20494 block_no: 3798412 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1683 time: 2020-02-20 15:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2fa26ad09ffdc1a17bc04d1a41cf5db4c364595a2a07e0f3009391d855d8fe6Block Operator
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