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 3805354 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807259 epoch_slot_no: 5659 block_no: 3805177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-22 05:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f1070e1383d1724b38e2d1a165d9f9970d586698988a9db599a9ac12ae35829Block Operator
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