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 3816198 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818103 epoch_slot_no: 16503 block_no: 3816021 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-24 17:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fbeb64907636405d3759bfa4d3d0981e2e45d3c16c392063a47613e2fef644Block Operator
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