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 3818690 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3820595 epoch_slot_no: 18995 block_no: 3818513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2036 time: 2020-02-25 07:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d8b374b815f69e3c3c30afbeadd2c7cc373119f6e7d0b1f58d3abc2cfe5f3fBlock Operator
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