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 3815544 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817449 epoch_slot_no: 15849 block_no: 3815367 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1102 time: 2020-02-24 13:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f0d61727070919dd3910f9e3c9eb745cd709894e07e8d04d1bc821d9f68caaBlock Operator
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