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 3811831 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813736 epoch_slot_no: 12136 block_no: 3811654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2020-02-23 17:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28d957bb18f99139ccf84cfa21b9e5b297fbf7ea5b4357e90f77b72b04bc54bfBlock Operator
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