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 3815984 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3817889 epoch_slot_no: 16289 block_no: 3815807 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-24 16:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x909433cd55900b81f26c50c837a9bdd15c6676af397ee114755172f19341f7d1Block Operator
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