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 3814550 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3816455 epoch_slot_no: 14855 block_no: 3814373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-24 08:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d0eb2ca798b6afd952f82bccbdd9418b924c7f1667de5fc08b2b43277698a4aBlock Operator
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