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 3811909 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3813814 epoch_slot_no: 12214 block_no: 3811732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-02-23 17:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x467a6a8ea9e421864f36a6235e2ef7e9f60faab6be6742e50b6e5337eb27711eBlock Operator
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