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 3812702 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3814607 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 3812525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2803 time: 2020-02-23 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e776ee4a8117c7466278f7d7d68b2403cd7ccbb117ec1d374b2174bef0109e6Block Operator
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