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 3808165 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3810070 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 3807988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-02-22 20:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34ad86dbed8e8bcf698deb19a2af3d09f965a23c97ee80dee18b34a929ce2068Block Operator
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