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 3807684 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3809589 epoch_slot_no: 7989 block_no: 3807507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1623 time: 2020-02-22 18:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d25ed96056a2b6c2b729dcf621d088e34eb020332c666790d170a9ea263a357Block Operator
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