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 3816322 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818227 epoch_slot_no: 16627 block_no: 3816145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1943 time: 2020-02-24 18:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c71f92473c0af041b65f6c759ad3a3249048cdd2b66769b065ec23222854a0Block Operator
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