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 3809977 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3811882 epoch_slot_no: 10282 block_no: 3809800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-02-23 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bdc84a742689a852f6901af905cc6f6c59fd88787f60ff72fdc2638b359c5a7Block Operator
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