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 3799532 Details
Epoch: 175 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3801437 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3799355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2834 time: 2020-02-20 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x118afbb1e228d07b595aeb0a9e5344d13b84757caba73d8d42c3840b8562101dBlock Operator
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