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 3805862 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3807767 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3805685 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9489 time: 2020-02-22 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x201df592730bd58de70df97d749ed7f79c93db428d8695c138075708d7418489Block Operator
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