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 3801068 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3802973 epoch_slot_no: 1373 block_no: 3800891 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2631 time: 2020-02-21 05:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49db0da562e5ce9507a3cfec4f02b98d1f92fd55a82713cc9d16952486e0111cBlock Operator
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