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 3798599 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3800504 epoch_slot_no: 20504 block_no: 3798422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2474 time: 2020-02-20 15:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf11b8d8190455febdadc34f938a9f0949bf01a10e268363b387963ee143380d0Block Operator
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