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 3813539 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3815444 epoch_slot_no: 13844 block_no: 3813362 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-24 02:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fdace058b0f504a6901fc32edf8a20ea9eb6c89791b7c7d999cbcb6b3a7d0fBlock Operator
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