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 3811702 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3813607 epoch_slot_no: 12007 block_no: 3811525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3676 time: 2020-02-23 16:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083f0b34330604a1f0f34a21a2de7c4dc76d6422dbdc74fe0efe7d849d6d6864Block Operator
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