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 3805353 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807258 epoch_slot_no: 5658 block_no: 3805176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-22 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42229a377add07c42846afe54c7cf3bb71868d42fc274dca6656d9b8e3480fe9Block Operator
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