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 3809252 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3811157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3809075 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9356 time: 2020-02-23 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4680781bfced812aacf63dfacd8a471f59a306cc77d7c3d40dff0b9e9ac4068Block Operator
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