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 3809678 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3811583 epoch_slot_no: 9983 block_no: 3809501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2020-02-23 05:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd59b2ded4e51447f38b4f533bb980f7934d1f92732c221b866cc9666da0230f3Block Operator
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