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 3811766 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3813671 epoch_slot_no: 12071 block_no: 3811589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3210 time: 2020-02-23 16:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f5a378d582820224ee02d0ddb57d573e6358be45510f844f7b05b48710ae61Block Operator
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