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 3815029 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3816934 epoch_slot_no: 15334 block_no: 3814852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-24 10:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5980d90e2006ad0d2a5dcc588b67f8f6d1e9f057b9ee5ed070da87e08b4b15aeBlock Operator
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