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 3800308 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3802213 epoch_slot_no: 613 block_no: 3800131 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8766aef3ee4fc6fbcca20b8e1ad1c48e14324078291bf6af02cd3d875252ad15Block Operator
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