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 3808181 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3810086 epoch_slot_no: 8486 block_no: 3808004 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1980 time: 2020-02-22 20:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13c61674ba2c7ca6f24f3bc5ea1e457a5a75e574e861432c7e2f8ae57057ac45Block Operator
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