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 3800188 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3802093 epoch_slot_no: 493 block_no: 3800011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-21 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b7a231cdc87057df1189bf18ccd34c9a88bb3cb1066564cc1194a6893b1ed7Block Operator
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