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 3820140 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822045 epoch_slot_no: 20445 block_no: 3819963 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-02-25 15:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ece8751a62fa380d789aaac5d2f6ebe40f8f42fb6b36421abdf885145c1f61Block Operator
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