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 3801883 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3803788 epoch_slot_no: 2188 block_no: 3801706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2367 time: 2020-02-21 09:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf2c30e9bcf961f408265ba0bf994dfb4353158545939e935bb07253fb09f15Block Operator
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