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 3817342 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3819247 epoch_slot_no: 17647 block_no: 3817165 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-02-24 23:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe31875b761c5936e0481ebb496f9a4bb72a86adb6e464662c62e3ff3e542337Block Operator
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