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 3816706 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818611 epoch_slot_no: 17011 block_no: 3816529 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1902 time: 2020-02-24 20:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bac0381c3d2e2b1304a606d2b90c3acd4743d6e262c06e5af5b53c4ec73d258Block Operator
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