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 3820449 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822354 epoch_slot_no: 20754 block_no: 3820272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-25 17:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfbefbd253f8e75a30800afb1e41d150da65d1983ea5eb49f400b663b00c2d9cBlock Operator
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