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 3809422 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3811327 epoch_slot_no: 9727 block_no: 3809245 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4393 time: 2020-02-23 03:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005157b8a1fdb5bf273740670d8bc83ed11590382e64cae040a207cdccb19c85Block Operator
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