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 3804112 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3806017 epoch_slot_no: 4417 block_no: 3803935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4351 time: 2020-02-21 22:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4aed8a2c4917bee9595da307c616689172704a28ae85bd858c78c311c4f9e2Block Operator
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