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 3811062 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3812967 epoch_slot_no: 11367 block_no: 3810885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1728 time: 2020-02-23 12:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd173f57a0c6176b136395e59b3c75c5ed17411adf68f3f8ceee013c6880c357eBlock Operator
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