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 3799725 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3801630 epoch_slot_no: 30 block_no: 3799548 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 961 time: 2020-02-20 21:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ad04b12856524af8e61042f79badc9d8b4482b9f5ec487794c6eac3dda0a28Block Operator
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