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 3812673 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3814578 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 3812496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1538 time: 2020-02-23 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00faed493f4fc36ec1a26ddb644e0a144f854ccbb49b3cf29ff2a5d70d879859Block Operator
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