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 3809508 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3811413 epoch_slot_no: 9813 block_no: 3809331 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-23 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86758c2b6a87f8227e7977ab179846ddd579d15c431ab0d468982cfa4ad19476Block Operator
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