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 3805324 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807229 epoch_slot_no: 5629 block_no: 3805147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-22 05:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627de67c4b21eea9348ffa26a69a2c38045f1d833ef9c4a4218ed2af855cd741Block Operator
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