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 3802460 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804365 epoch_slot_no: 2765 block_no: 3802283 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 13:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0da138c9953ceda8c01c64cbc0c91248776d7cc5472f634fd2bdcb2a5105895Block Operator
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