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 3810343 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3812248 epoch_slot_no: 10648 block_no: 3810166 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-23 08:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bb6517671edc77ce35a5f277747c834ce6b2bd579ec5c49bcd401ac93292c24Block Operator
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