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 3820493 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822398 epoch_slot_no: 20798 block_no: 3820316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-25 17:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2234f2bd4328302bded4fa3473969928c056afc70bc1e3383c1ece6a5bcd27d6Block Operator
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