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 3802271 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3804176 epoch_slot_no: 2576 block_no: 3802094 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1669 time: 2020-02-21 12:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89df51560ab3571efe04a0ce81f4fc49ba225cdcb789f590a46773914e199d62Block Operator
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