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 3802622 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3804527 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 3802445 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4998 time: 2020-02-21 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abe26ecdaf37474f7ca2e02cd2480fdd50c031e7756e0c89d4c6df382da4037Block Operator
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