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 3803996 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3805901 epoch_slot_no: 4301 block_no: 3803819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2026 time: 2020-02-21 21:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36b86d29c88795868c834b5e6dc4911a8c3a3301772863a1270fa929bb7d529Block Operator
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