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 3804587 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3806492 epoch_slot_no: 4892 block_no: 3804410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1862 time: 2020-02-22 00:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63db52fd054e323f98df00f5a235eda15a218c13b09d25c9a6652e3f64162adcBlock Operator
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