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 3801836 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803741 epoch_slot_no: 2141 block_no: 3801659 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3167 time: 2020-02-21 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82922d18933646bdce3008287bce5047ad9c1f667412ac8e6a170809e649ea3dBlock Operator
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