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 3805400 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3807305 epoch_slot_no: 5705 block_no: 3805223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2020-02-22 05:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x631f972c2c2f918937b6e4e22e505289a3e6c6236a3d08bc116c35a09f2b6f25Block Operator
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