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 3807765 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3809670 epoch_slot_no: 8070 block_no: 3807588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3101 time: 2020-02-22 18:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c850a08a3e380623ee4e9d710c456ccb018e22a0cd89073120274a5bae3224cBlock Operator
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