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 3814503 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3816408 epoch_slot_no: 14808 block_no: 3814326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-24 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667bf368400a52c6ca1ee2bda4742c77c5afe1b2e3203b4a0313040c63fbcda5Block Operator
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