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 3801489 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803394 epoch_slot_no: 1794 block_no: 3801312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 07:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf572a585cd8c7db3804f3a025bed3cd1bb9f5cee285988ef96282b891f9cc0ccBlock Operator
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