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 3802498 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3804403 epoch_slot_no: 2803 block_no: 3802321 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4282 time: 2020-02-21 13:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d57c082ef40381eb2cb89e0c2adc5d3a4889a2ab122bab73de6f4c85dfcfb1Block Operator
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