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 3820414 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822319 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 3820237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2020-02-25 16:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4e7dab73679c6c2949e33310287e39ed1ca2fcd0071c5b0722b13ce9223a30Block Operator
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