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 3799077 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3800982 epoch_slot_no: 20982 block_no: 3798900 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2020-02-20 18:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6af28d443bc8dc28ed472f83c3122c055272560d9e77367e6d1dc9016adceedBlock Operator
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