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 3803095 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3805000 epoch_slot_no: 3400 block_no: 3802918 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-02-21 16:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e681b0e41af5150c4104c5326acbddf0e5765bfe84f476295161c58be45993dBlock Operator
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