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 3816842 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3818747 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 3816665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-24 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39af027c3733b59b75e18ee15bc1a1f9c0956b2a2b0c4b6253cb8b1f41e5e41eBlock Operator
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