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 3811602 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3813507 epoch_slot_no: 11907 block_no: 3811425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1379 time: 2020-02-23 15:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9585344e317c2cf019634d8774b4c82dcc781c2d97ee22f00beb4052589f1547Block Operator
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