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 3820407 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822312 epoch_slot_no: 20712 block_no: 3820230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2020-02-25 16:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00176a23fb135a6af27a68a18c9faddaf067d13232822ce1ca0b547ede9cf91Block Operator
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