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 3799921 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3801826 epoch_slot_no: 226 block_no: 3799744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-20 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45c830ab4b9cf1d5decd05d8f8000eefae379b1acbe50a3026f095f29cd37dc1Block Operator
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