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 3810468 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3812373 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 3810291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-23 09:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021250e4e41f647481a356d053af4e670596276d1d0fab9dc33884127a9d277eBlock Operator
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