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 3808101 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3810006 epoch_slot_no: 8406 block_no: 3807924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1629 time: 2020-02-22 20:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b74a4cab096239ee69ba4b5b63c11b94d305d43b640555d97e5a3bf4d94fcb7Block Operator
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