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 3816195 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818100 epoch_slot_no: 16500 block_no: 3816018 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2227 time: 2020-02-24 17:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e600b055ba1fb98271f180a0aa9d66d41e9d14501d028871b695f0ac5dfa9f2Block Operator
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