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 3819396 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821301 epoch_slot_no: 19701 block_no: 3819219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2020-02-25 11:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b74e1c964f7a136e69f38c210b7a951f88a9d3528286c2c76459f8c8cb843bBlock Operator
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