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 3808069 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3809974 epoch_slot_no: 8374 block_no: 3807892 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2020-02-22 20:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c53215ec21c627e7fbc0d9bf806a14f123bf66eaeb4b49a8a2d4c04a2735215Block Operator
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