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 3817199 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3819104 epoch_slot_no: 17504 block_no: 3817022 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2020-02-24 22:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55020b1801d829679d44db8ec86bb7241f2f8225cd2f233e8f629e5ef7a478c1Block Operator
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