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 3816546 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818451 epoch_slot_no: 16851 block_no: 3816369 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2292 time: 2020-02-24 19:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ae4c3a622e0c6e4cb07345aa803ee2ecb55956465c5b15d27bcf05e8342c53bBlock Operator
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