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 3817352 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3819257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 3817175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3365 time: 2020-02-24 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8de7fd2879e48ce59cc97ad1cb675f690e3086fec7b44fbe3d02cf889e1d95Block Operator
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