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 3802527 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3804432 epoch_slot_no: 2832 block_no: 3802350 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2063 time: 2020-02-21 13:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd53741b52cf5e19191ff35444e70f3e27b72a79c633dd18ed9b9895deff3888aBlock Operator
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