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 3811003 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3812908 epoch_slot_no: 11308 block_no: 3810826 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-23 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99187c786f756983955c6b159d34f3a626e5d8e6f5171854b3aaed8eb43fdd78Block Operator
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