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 3809673 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3811578 epoch_slot_no: 9978 block_no: 3809496 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2837 time: 2020-02-23 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x391ec9bca76d42bdce04c8cf43715a09fc2dedb169f5cdf0975205aaee4fb00eBlock Operator
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