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 3811516 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813421 epoch_slot_no: 11821 block_no: 3811339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-02-23 15:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f60bb69a41d3beb6996196fcb963c249d794e54350ac307768733980fd9a4d5Block Operator
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