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 3801918 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803823 epoch_slot_no: 2223 block_no: 3801741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2347 time: 2020-02-21 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a4f550ff15d6a8f5b325f92ddd461cd6de3d8bc2ecb56ca3121823a616e16aBlock Operator
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