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 3805652 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3807557 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3805475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8011 time: 2020-02-22 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f7fd0c991f95da1b53f048791f3a73de9e5e593d00bdf6cdbb1d114007132aBlock Operator
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