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 3815843 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817748 epoch_slot_no: 16148 block_no: 3815666 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2543 time: 2020-02-24 15:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51b495affb12951a6bd553cc9f5d636cad6e7a100b552fc24dd0f87bffb050cBlock Operator
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