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 3812453 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3814358 epoch_slot_no: 12758 block_no: 3812276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2360 time: 2020-02-23 20:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870c2f0d867cd10ca326150bb468ba03e9e29f3d82394cbcd5441bff3c833babBlock Operator
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