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 3816657 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818562 epoch_slot_no: 16962 block_no: 3816480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3002 time: 2020-02-24 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91fc5a14361f12cd89041992da2d2045c04b957699a0f7d3787dd74d73c2337cBlock Operator
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