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 3814333 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3816238 epoch_slot_no: 14638 block_no: 3814156 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2020-02-24 07:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350da5afb5875a472584e2a6a62373612fb1d1fe969b40fb4869c206db278af5Block Operator
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