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 3805200 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807105 epoch_slot_no: 5505 block_no: 3805023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-02-22 04:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d91b424d3e3c9b46a8ab2edb4b7756440ce22cb94a1e6d91af1b3028e61be34Block Operator
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