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 3813269 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3815174 epoch_slot_no: 13574 block_no: 3813092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-24 01:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37fd3f5bfe5ff80d796e80219e34d117047a02bd3ad4189b5598b04b4cbd5985Block Operator
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