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 3803708 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805613 epoch_slot_no: 4013 block_no: 3803531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2027 time: 2020-02-21 20:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd64de98d570ef6b2889639b4f2bc6b167484fedb25791c42bc5b1edc6523f9beBlock Operator
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