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 3804628 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806533 epoch_slot_no: 4933 block_no: 3804451 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1989 time: 2020-02-22 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe181e94ac269af7c27084bc2f4471e1d5aae56d047c4a5505d7f70b1f05fd4fdBlock Operator
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