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 3808516 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3810421 epoch_slot_no: 8821 block_no: 3808339 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2020-02-22 22:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64972379a87821d661cd68fb4ee682eb744118121a8955c7f4c08666bb369f37Block Operator
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