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 3820286 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822191 epoch_slot_no: 20591 block_no: 3820109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1186 time: 2020-02-25 16:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ff1081ac8f766f0c1e8a4c92e95a98c9971b5ea6810e9b3c7a0130f8ffba56Block Operator
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