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 3811879 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3813784 epoch_slot_no: 12184 block_no: 3811702 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3611 time: 2020-02-23 17:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52cb9c12032cafafd9ab510b5b5ee2a94f9095c1aa9acbfaa8765be40fcea368Block Operator
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