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 3819889 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3821794 epoch_slot_no: 20194 block_no: 3819712 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-02-25 13:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1bd75dcf2ee6f8cd431f0b2323fe1f0e2eaad4c77a5ef93e17e7710570ec84Block Operator
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