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 3805280 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807185 epoch_slot_no: 5585 block_no: 3805103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-02-22 04:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58386b431e605a5a87ab6bc3d4f5cdb56010252009039a7654aede86d58d04beBlock Operator
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