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 3812898 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3814803 epoch_slot_no: 13203 block_no: 3812721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2505 time: 2020-02-23 23:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9bbcfe558b0aeb6b7e4d0b4d2ac3158ab733c46d8cfdbe8047ce2574c19e7bBlock Operator
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