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 3810693 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3812598 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 3810516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1391 time: 2020-02-23 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4db75c92e9768cedd1676d6ddddd4b770c47baa8fcd6f06121f6f6f8a36af1Block Operator
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