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 3803277 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3805182 epoch_slot_no: 3582 block_no: 3803100 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3859 time: 2020-02-21 17:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1c4e016ad1e6460612958b9e2994d901a45f46b5ae806aa9ca593c230c4f6beBlock Operator
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