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 3815103 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817008 epoch_slot_no: 15408 block_no: 3814926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-24 11:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65656f733590043d7932524fa9effa69c85decd2fb7b18a0a5645a772671a1e7Block Operator
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