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 3819518 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821423 epoch_slot_no: 19823 block_no: 3819341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1691 time: 2020-02-25 11:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8400db3537ed45e32a2d4deae4b6bacab1d7a262e7edecfe77a8a34d20102701Block Operator
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