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 3811901 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813806 epoch_slot_no: 12206 block_no: 3811724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-02-23 17:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f9808d162aa82a3e8cbee9c13cd8648928d762e6761550c7aa32228c0cbe70Block Operator
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