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 3812533 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3814438 epoch_slot_no: 12838 block_no: 3812356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-23 21:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1fecf5cd6e48657b1b4382de81c6383f4c83739faaf972d3ee4a6f02109a76Block Operator
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