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 3818793 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3820698 epoch_slot_no: 19098 block_no: 3818616 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2020-02-25 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cde1e6da66d4e3af9c5612e4103fcb1295d2de9887b20a3e3c6113f970e002bBlock Operator
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