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 3818009 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819914 epoch_slot_no: 18314 block_no: 3817832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2020-02-25 03:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba1ff3c74e458d6aee15c77a1f9bf7de5c96bf31889f07ad0b131ccc42a4946Block Operator
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