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 3801998 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803903 epoch_slot_no: 2303 block_no: 3801821 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2441 time: 2020-02-21 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9822f5a3a2a5da756791e5ab7a5d66807e341f087c74d8e49e1ba3de9e18097Block Operator
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