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 3815268 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817173 epoch_slot_no: 15573 block_no: 3815091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2473 time: 2020-02-24 12:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a2cf989bfe3f94105720509f4d500266e62837ff2adc30ef68a813e8d45ae39Block Operator
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