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 3819342 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821247 epoch_slot_no: 19647 block_no: 3819165 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2262 time: 2020-02-25 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea218702a52f8ad29d2cbd3ffbb1db62fbb65e6f802d1dd198c92368c8a17b24Block Operator
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