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 3811389 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3813294 epoch_slot_no: 11694 block_no: 3811212 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1321 time: 2020-02-23 14:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73ff0b9752a5d267aab264967a5115b35bb12058d1a726908b41a335a6c0426Block Operator
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