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 3813618 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3815523 epoch_slot_no: 13923 block_no: 3813441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4306 time: 2020-02-24 03:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d4a4459a720505dd44cb4dce18536d4012bd314d55a1e62a57c9315f001310Block Operator
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