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 3802272 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804177 epoch_slot_no: 2577 block_no: 3802095 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 12:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c71f973aa2402fabdceccfeb9e5392a1b8d78d8138f60adb12b01b4fd8e855cBlock Operator
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