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 3803194 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805099 epoch_slot_no: 3499 block_no: 3803017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1448 time: 2020-02-21 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb41b391a61c6c584bf57c4d969c4395a7c7bce66818838a2b57deb4f581a5436Block Operator
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