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 3801183 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803088 epoch_slot_no: 1488 block_no: 3801006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2020-02-21 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e4246bf4ce892251a48f46b973d95a46aeb959ad59d4f33e12f771e2f34e3eBlock Operator
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