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 3810373 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3812278 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 3810196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2020-02-23 09:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6133ecbe02985af6ffb4bc7143ed6c07a812df5cc10bda6a7d5d68244c1967caBlock Operator
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