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 3814774 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3816679 epoch_slot_no: 15079 block_no: 3814597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1886 time: 2020-02-24 09:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39604e10a58caec2a5467b690ba1af46bc8ce891d52b82b6f6c9d11c92dc1054Block Operator
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