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 3815043 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3816948 epoch_slot_no: 15348 block_no: 3814866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-02-24 11:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb45acffe0c963423ef60e303cc150983ba3f8d373dbb278810b6b2e8c22463aBlock Operator
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