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 3819153 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3821058 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 3818976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3201 time: 2020-02-25 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c16c7ce0fec53f82771ef4339b937cfdf166c80b78d7ed643a4fed0ae6481b3Block Operator
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