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 3808960 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3810865 epoch_slot_no: 9265 block_no: 3808783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-23 01:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d95418bb472d1cea0b331779dd482fc4725b7d042561abbd5c8c6bfb42954b7Block Operator
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