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 3818908 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3820813 epoch_slot_no: 19213 block_no: 3818731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1308 time: 2020-02-25 08:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ffda4a81ee7227df2f22514f8af51098a031e1317b7b81732bf76fdd431358bBlock Operator
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