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 3817855 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819760 epoch_slot_no: 18160 block_no: 3817678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-25 02:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b1e46c1a2400160eea7d44b1402ee7e7bcbe2b8ffc0a08de6cc8a82cfb7a5bcBlock Operator
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