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 3820443 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822348 epoch_slot_no: 20748 block_no: 3820266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3107 time: 2020-02-25 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55ff264dfe9057982bbc8b16d566d11f4c21e42e0a8e8fc781c215091c83254Block Operator
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