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 3809668 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3811573 epoch_slot_no: 9973 block_no: 3809491 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-23 05:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174439423a960542be65b54d35bb1729a22868bd848a9ceb59d8ea09f0069798Block Operator
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