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 3818943 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3820848 epoch_slot_no: 19248 block_no: 3818766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2613 time: 2020-02-25 08:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56bcf2935d272adc80a4e1afb1ad341832560e56b137ed0fd70bf53d8b89c5cdBlock Operator
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