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 3806732 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3808637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3806555 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11981 time: 2020-02-22 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d93063ee95cc314b1ad095f4f6772eef9709fa499b150ce6a1b168e84d1304Block Operator
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