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 3812997 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3814902 epoch_slot_no: 13302 block_no: 3812820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-23 23:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac09867b1e56362e0d747c47b42b5cae387ab4f430ff05ad099d19b85864feaaBlock Operator
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