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 3814038 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3815943 epoch_slot_no: 14343 block_no: 3813861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-24 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca2bd60a5800f7c2ccdbf7ada28169ac43e0c5d445369bb710f28928e7f5f69Block Operator
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