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 3804600 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806505 epoch_slot_no: 4905 block_no: 3804423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-02-22 00:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d155e5222b228771d1f0ad150daa6c9b31e55ea6e036bcc277367065bc2d8dBlock Operator
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