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 3815956 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3817861 epoch_slot_no: 16261 block_no: 3815779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-02-24 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0da7b72f9237970d568d3e63f8380cba239c50c95eac8ba072eb69744ea3c11Block Operator
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