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 3817783 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819688 epoch_slot_no: 18088 block_no: 3817606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-25 02:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed92b6927fd174285b56f0488838638c54097f9fe628631a32f574f1be568261Block Operator
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