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 3801436 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803341 epoch_slot_no: 1741 block_no: 3801259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1993 time: 2020-02-21 07:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc89e39557def0cf3610b3e79658cac3cbd1e1c3dd91fb7519ea0fdb13a113d16Block Operator
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