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 3814957 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3816862 epoch_slot_no: 15262 block_no: 3814780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1640 time: 2020-02-24 10:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7008692062477e0c65e3ef42bf60c984a18f83dacb8ca3555d9c81481dd489f6Block Operator
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