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 3809125 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3811030 epoch_slot_no: 9430 block_no: 3808948 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2469 time: 2020-02-23 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa882790e72f388a8ba982ea7d13eca508705777ccab6b6265acf0e6d6045f0aeBlock Operator
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