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 3813445 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3815350 epoch_slot_no: 13750 block_no: 3813268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-24 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c792d1502ef8d05e09b0dd4f736f6feb6e274b282e8137a4d1ce4d7dc7e313aBlock Operator
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