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 3799763 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3801668 epoch_slot_no: 68 block_no: 3799586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2020-02-20 22:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62e1690036e67d83d7830b7767929fb727491578845334e4c3662390428cce52Block Operator
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