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 3803852 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3805757 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3803675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7676 time: 2020-02-21 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ab45b904d7e127cf34d35b2fafff91f33785e60114c214f8863fbf031025f6Block Operator
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