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 3802097 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804002 epoch_slot_no: 2402 block_no: 3801920 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 996 time: 2020-02-21 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b8633dddfc12aa2fa977c2f0b9b7372e31ab6ea48c35562febe966fe9f3bceBlock Operator
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