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 3817742 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3819647 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 3817565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3555 time: 2020-02-25 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab9baee27d1aa8f1b36653eefc2471de986ae4aae754bcca5016d0300ec61f28Block Operator
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