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 3820265 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822170 epoch_slot_no: 20570 block_no: 3820088 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2020-02-25 16:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc55492d0e9a704bad95c34bbe3e41a5165f4031b6a006cfefd1dcf4f830be39Block Operator
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