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 3809859 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3811764 epoch_slot_no: 10164 block_no: 3809682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-23 06:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06fd5037d7971f04fdaf31a28be1d408bb437f01398ed2a8eab4d7b37d403b5cBlock Operator
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