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 3818792 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3820697 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 3818615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2599 time: 2020-02-25 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8787ae50e8492531d40bf8d86d9d86c1ea2011ece526f5cb58838c899190fe5Block Operator
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