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 3805472 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3807377 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3805295 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4965 time: 2020-02-22 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7003150648c0aff35e90ddf0aef921c3edc1de60a94dc70c23d3f1a3dad18806Block Operator
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