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 3810692 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3812597 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3810515 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12777 time: 2020-02-23 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c6bc84c0921e69dad988c5243213102fd9a0ea384b4e89919354fd9ae60f79Block Operator
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