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 3801765 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803670 epoch_slot_no: 2070 block_no: 3801588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1576 time: 2020-02-21 09:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3086e97a90168edd83dec1c3e8a8631384591f29c0acbc91c604423fc0831fbfBlock Operator
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