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 3807620 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3809525 epoch_slot_no: 7925 block_no: 3807443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-22 17:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94916eef9660d3d0a9325972d80d49e2d044c8c7c504fe58949972725e1cb736Block Operator
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