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 3811575 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813480 epoch_slot_no: 11880 block_no: 3811398 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-23 15:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd158eb886ce0e9ce72075ef2015525a9909a5ccc71c880dd73a4b4840b5fdd3fBlock Operator
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