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 3804734 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806639 epoch_slot_no: 5039 block_no: 3804557 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-22 01:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6702033375685fd5b64e860c3fd84621b9cb31da6d1360c736f540a93c02a4Block Operator
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