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 3820329 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3822234 epoch_slot_no: 20634 block_no: 3820152 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1892 time: 2020-02-25 16:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05484be3a1ecba57236e0a858a751563d59140b0c6bbb73cf4c91ef0f11ca5d4Block Operator
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