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 3802610 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3804515 epoch_slot_no: 2915 block_no: 3802433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2020-02-21 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8a886bfd58935b2b61401f74b5a0322078c8ae7d7db905a2087689ddc0ccc8Block Operator
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