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 3803149 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3805054 epoch_slot_no: 3454 block_no: 3802972 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3649 time: 2020-02-21 16:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6c4a15310032bac57b0353533d22f3cbac7c5ab60635ff788604b397e404c56Block Operator
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