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 3815571 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817476 epoch_slot_no: 15876 block_no: 3815394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-02-24 13:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37cc3d246dbf117e48386b9f4e643ec8c0cbb171e005593fd0d89b2f784b65fdBlock Operator
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