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 3813572 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3815477 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3813395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10367 time: 2020-02-24 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493f0cbc88c9b39c0c13fd8444551f2bae5760febb9bc09bbd245e280c060e0dBlock Operator
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