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 3802024 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803929 epoch_slot_no: 2329 block_no: 3801847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c211f07e086177a87b536b35b153ef1e7d7662cf9d9533641f81303976fc07eBlock Operator
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