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 3817590 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819495 epoch_slot_no: 17895 block_no: 3817413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2020-02-25 01:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e342d8477743eb33792af1b603fd47e01da04e398f728a0e1b96bde2337d87Block Operator
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