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 3809341 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3811246 epoch_slot_no: 9646 block_no: 3809164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-23 03:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bdb30ae456488d15a55e95e326cae26eff359a993f65ea56ff6ec9270b1399dBlock Operator
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