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 3804909 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806814 epoch_slot_no: 5214 block_no: 3804732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-02-22 02:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc6c670d3ab8f40be870dfafe48b397e76c8e42d4c61cf3e47c88e157149895Block Operator
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