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 3802091 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3803996 epoch_slot_no: 2396 block_no: 3801914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1563 time: 2020-02-21 11:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92cf30e75acd2d042ca4cd815976ccc9d7d24ff3b2b45acad99709cbdf67a5fcBlock Operator
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