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 3819691 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821596 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 3819514 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-25 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5735effafe82b60c95d89384f3fd20caa333d5a35828d51441c5f9ed70e3718fBlock Operator
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