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 3815651 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817556 epoch_slot_no: 15956 block_no: 3815474 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3377 time: 2020-02-24 14:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a20d047bd4dde235200e24fe96ee4f2c83a7963a84de7435014a8679e21294cBlock Operator
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