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 3801100 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803005 epoch_slot_no: 1405 block_no: 3800923 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-21 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffc2788c3b7dbbaf955e4be39271c956451d6eb90f330c54717833ce00ee7b7Block Operator
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