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 3817761 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819666 epoch_slot_no: 18066 block_no: 3817584 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1741 time: 2020-02-25 02:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71f42b13ff5de46d95866aab1cea9b790466c83e188a3fedea0424d6a9dffc9cBlock Operator
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