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 3804789 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3806694 epoch_slot_no: 5094 block_no: 3804612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2485 time: 2020-02-22 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38f093bbd0c604020c29dc54ed31b7737330e391b51afb8d50b89edc01f6595fBlock Operator
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