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 3801468 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803373 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 3801291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1702 time: 2020-02-21 07:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d12a9e4bfbaa2fbbe416f7b36c469aa15debe0cae20f61fc8075b41744a30cBlock Operator
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