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 3802266 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804171 epoch_slot_no: 2571 block_no: 3802089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2020-02-21 12:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4791ed41dfcc450bfd72a0d8d0d121f16fc3fab56df83212dcd496dd57031740Block Operator
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