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 3800432 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3802337 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 3800255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7176 time: 2020-02-21 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f73e383fa92c921df9b4199bdb9d102ee5c6c1ad2e968e3af94fe29f1f229bBlock Operator
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