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 3798794 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3800699 epoch_slot_no: 20699 block_no: 3798617 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2020-02-20 16:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25558f48a2d8940acccf583b9e8d9bb12814a0edcaa6ef39b1bb527e3ec87abeBlock Operator
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