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 3801869 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803774 epoch_slot_no: 2174 block_no: 3801692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2552 time: 2020-02-21 09:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e59ba7bf8e3a96cf29b00c2d1cf5d2f4a7b7b9aed7519a2777130c9074781dBlock Operator
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