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 3801777 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803682 epoch_slot_no: 2082 block_no: 3801600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 09:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13b63c00e6dab1b5804be4b7bb85e2d9b24af40c56f1371d6aeaae3786c3fb51Block Operator
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