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 3820489 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822394 epoch_slot_no: 20794 block_no: 3820312 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2020-02-25 17:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5494bad9f29fd9e652406f2e48a4a9a56b84a5d093e239419365f2a81cbf90b7Block Operator
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