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 3819692 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3821597 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3819515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5695 time: 2020-02-25 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2737b3d7f736d9954fa9a44f7fd14630660a22feb651b515bc7e28602c63306cBlock Operator
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