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 3818021 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3819926 epoch_slot_no: 18326 block_no: 3817844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1284 time: 2020-02-25 03:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1067beb53e04ca23e38d7e90676150eb9dd5905bdea219d23d196d7f6c27a98Block Operator
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