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 3819599 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3821504 epoch_slot_no: 19904 block_no: 3819422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2643 time: 2020-02-25 12:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe3168038d936fee09a9349195095c8ffc96b109e40595858a63ae77f5d30a8Block Operator
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