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 3799902 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3801807 epoch_slot_no: 207 block_no: 3799725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2020-02-20 22:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd53ea38838bf5cf4edcad6393fac5448d5a42cc141788e52929b392f1cf729acBlock Operator
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