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 3813614 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3815519 epoch_slot_no: 13919 block_no: 3813437 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1677 time: 2020-02-24 03:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3e34173870724c51adb273c21ae8a9331e4d1d7062d4465e87b4286e07bc3faBlock Operator
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