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 3820114 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822019 epoch_slot_no: 20419 block_no: 3819937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1482 time: 2020-02-25 15:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad80f2aea49c7576a184e08e16dca3b2076655f4b6340301a2b555be8909756dBlock Operator
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