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 3807197 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3809102 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 3807020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1537 time: 2020-02-22 15:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4987416fb24d2dea5c8f4af5959199b9f3c1b8b3c82a133989c01bdd57f33d28Block Operator
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