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 3806805 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3808710 epoch_slot_no: 7110 block_no: 3806628 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2017 time: 2020-02-22 13:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4afcf10caf3e333fb795eeff954d2643ac6dd5e7716b8dbdd997672e61e4db1Block Operator
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