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 3805343 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3807248 epoch_slot_no: 5648 block_no: 3805166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2383 time: 2020-02-22 05:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ed5fa49989aeb6c480d7817d46f4769a5571363bf8e259147fe0a4fdf6d096Block Operator
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