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 3818369 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3820274 epoch_slot_no: 18674 block_no: 3818192 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1473 time: 2020-02-25 05:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51a99269a91fd1f0d28ab4bd7e8f99c5398db5f5af1ea7d338524b2c19d1c724Block Operator
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