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 3811286 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813191 epoch_slot_no: 11591 block_no: 3811109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2432 time: 2020-02-23 14:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf360efdf92fe47666371133dd404e4a1881586a41a3b6de3836156993d1bac95Block Operator
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