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 3810691 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3812596 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 3810514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2020-02-23 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b9db13bf7660ce127c236c0f60042ebb924a9d61529e59dc8645f4dd73ebffBlock Operator
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