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 3803454 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3805359 epoch_slot_no: 3759 block_no: 3803277 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2020-02-21 18:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ae39e3f04a1b8c68b2c1940bba27872697d9b7cca8bf92052f1cf63e829dbceBlock Operator
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