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 3807188 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3809093 epoch_slot_no: 7493 block_no: 3807011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1578 time: 2020-02-22 15:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20944fe6518370ce4a2abd0a7c86ec5f0f85a50bdfff0b6b34762aa2515632acBlock Operator
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