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 3817405 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3819310 epoch_slot_no: 17710 block_no: 3817228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2020-02-25 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd87b711eb3139253e469c7468e1c98569fe1eb0857ad1a8cbc6f03bc874ab3f1Block Operator
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