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 3802255 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804160 epoch_slot_no: 2560 block_no: 3802078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c113e0b589374e1aa4805cdae7b9d41f0dc828d48bc3233d141fab723d138ccBlock Operator
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