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 3803132 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3805037 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 3802955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12060 time: 2020-02-21 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89c18120d7aba47b52b1ba6713320d34cf2a499ee6ffe1cd8a77c51de989a4a3Block Operator
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