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 3803133 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805038 epoch_slot_no: 3438 block_no: 3802956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1665 time: 2020-02-21 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246d6706497e373254ad7782385dcd4492dab7c12b104c2c33b35365d98e7881Block Operator
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