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 3816669 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818574 epoch_slot_no: 16974 block_no: 3816492 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-02-24 20:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c62c4b3abf781e1220a44fef9366f8a7d66db1c93573d68c09ea0e185af606Block Operator
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