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 3802566 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3804471 epoch_slot_no: 2871 block_no: 3802389 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 13:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x922d1729da37097c0a2fd60f516b541896b536ffd8d6373b7d6e6205c45009fdBlock Operator
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