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 3804724 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806629 epoch_slot_no: 5029 block_no: 3804547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-22 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da18ac95cc8da2c90fa13b88f5b88811f40a5ad02136dfe8ab09bbc85e7ff35Block Operator
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