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 3816802 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3818707 epoch_slot_no: 17107 block_no: 3816625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-24 20:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb402a89ba40113cf383f6e7be508d9e1b7d6538be7c23bed2056487f80f15e90Block Operator
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