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 3804612 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806517 epoch_slot_no: 4917 block_no: 3804435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-02-22 01:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a3263d583eda3b19a65906b343d44c9255f4757f47dab6f5df683fe5c131755Block Operator
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