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 3803453 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805358 epoch_slot_no: 3758 block_no: 3803276 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2051 time: 2020-02-21 18:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b63ff731d03b8d914c08ccd7a892e3f85af7f152839b83d8e2ede88c7261cfBlock Operator
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