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 3819407 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3821312 epoch_slot_no: 19712 block_no: 3819230 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3206 time: 2020-02-25 11:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe307ad1ee1b7d1c60de94a175b46ee22e220a370e449dfb1bce1091a090673e0Block Operator
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