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 3812312 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3814217 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3812135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5532 time: 2020-02-23 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca036224b8951715cea04fe06e7557d08e9a839c2298a7248ec4d1ff47bd39cBlock Operator
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