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 3800869 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3802774 epoch_slot_no: 1174 block_no: 3800692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2020-02-21 04:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x389954bb172e99c6f305e3a1fe71880768050a8ae1262ec1993070bfbbb57668Block Operator
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