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 3814564 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3816469 epoch_slot_no: 14869 block_no: 3814387 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-24 08:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4637afdf25d8030b69c7bf73ea352b467f5520109577fdcd4339b8c1b474115dBlock Operator
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