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 3819567 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821472 epoch_slot_no: 19872 block_no: 3819390 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-02-25 12:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82a1a353773d88f00f50a4b18e3ec384f6f0d511ad4547da8c9d90bb011cde6dBlock Operator
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