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 3805215 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807120 epoch_slot_no: 5520 block_no: 3805038 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2321 time: 2020-02-22 04:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7bca0df7a71705c8521bc31356b37c6ba91d012374d8093d52b5b459af43e4Block Operator
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