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 3803493 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805398 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 3803316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2020-02-21 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dacda407ce68456a4546a8e42ccb2d0ee39fbfc03998be2e915141b06e4c216Block Operator
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