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 3801606 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803511 epoch_slot_no: 1911 block_no: 3801429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-21 08:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901633f6e793d800c674814cc7fa3dd9680a2b1a51d42ed8f193c2251582ef8eBlock Operator
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