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 3820155 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822060 epoch_slot_no: 20460 block_no: 3819978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3046 time: 2020-02-25 15:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ed2a94a2569f0027d0f436e71191b38bb7950a481e158ad4a3fdc2b020aa59Block Operator
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