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 3801152 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3803057 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3800975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8084 time: 2020-02-21 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc269ca680158165937e9933e75fd65a2fb55a4a7d0c77327bd538eb811bc2d3bBlock Operator
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