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 3812966 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3814871 epoch_slot_no: 13271 block_no: 3812789 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2020-02-23 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe76ffd5f07cdc5edb9317710e68f1bbfecd93b3d63d685b72c7a377a7e05872Block Operator
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