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 3810844 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3812749 epoch_slot_no: 11149 block_no: 3810667 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-23 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8430a682a08ede9c4cd2a0b8237d2c14ed041a2f251c510385b7b1157319703cBlock Operator
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