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 3809857 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3811762 epoch_slot_no: 10162 block_no: 3809680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2020-02-23 06:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a842fd91e973077bff8a088a3098607a8ab8ad44061e15953d6fa25c9f66b1bBlock Operator
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