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 3819358 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821263 epoch_slot_no: 19663 block_no: 3819181 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 964 time: 2020-02-25 10:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbdea90d1a622b9cbc07b9a8a499f77303ce592e67ab247413551ce09c818d7eBlock Operator
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