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 3802061 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3803966 epoch_slot_no: 2366 block_no: 3801884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1990 time: 2020-02-21 10:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507da85510aa878ae7f6c1fdb3b4d77ca0b13b6a21381e60533e3f9a83ac5056Block Operator
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