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 3804923 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3806828 epoch_slot_no: 5228 block_no: 3804746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-22 02:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65cf70b1bfdb76c6983a2da3329793361aac6b90d2c6f7e28d1b776173e21f4Block Operator
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