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 3802263 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804168 epoch_slot_no: 2568 block_no: 3802086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 12:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0cb2d256c84b585f320c2ec1e3af5726110e12b4cd0fe76f61814aeeffe8295Block Operator
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