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 3805366 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3807271 epoch_slot_no: 5671 block_no: 3805189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2020-02-22 05:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41b7f49aa5f0a0d9b662d9112fcf5d055986fafcc1056822a196c17b0e16c794Block Operator
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