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 3800217 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3802122 epoch_slot_no: 522 block_no: 3800040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2020-02-21 00:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31f74d64a063463ea278c21e1b6e2737a892f8e6ad186f48450704e3c8fafe46Block Operator
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