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 3815052 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3816957 epoch_slot_no: 15357 block_no: 3814875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1833 time: 2020-02-24 11:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07d7e3a7ddfb7cf5377415e842aea537abbb51d3d0f04bd59ce49650113cd5edBlock Operator
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