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 3804032 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3805937 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 3803855 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4240 time: 2020-02-21 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0a1d809305d4242370047c9283a63d2db3485e780d275b9180da6bb0f39495Block Operator
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