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 3805694 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3807599 epoch_slot_no: 5999 block_no: 3805517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-22 07:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c064357beee5f952b545ac9f73025d6c38655f770caadf92307d0b81dbf61a7Block Operator
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