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 3805207 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3807112 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 3805030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-22 04:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc51b9c5f17aee79d5b21325bde218f6777a6df476a0faf207247148bfdaad2d9Block Operator
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