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 3811911 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3813816 epoch_slot_no: 12216 block_no: 3811734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2622 time: 2020-02-23 17:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbd8e3c64d7548084595f44d084d07640b4dc432a8e8b202d14c6471efae219Block Operator
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