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 3806441 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3808346 epoch_slot_no: 6746 block_no: 3806264 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2020-02-22 11:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f6c2a86e3b70708bd3af0a9f972cc7128dcaa3fd6c125935a2bfbea1bbbea1aBlock Operator
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