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 3811302 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813207 epoch_slot_no: 11607 block_no: 3811125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1974 time: 2020-02-23 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x441bdc85dea0a31348b000c01c530a9f1189859473a9b7c077e598b53a1993cfBlock Operator
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