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 3820566 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3822471 epoch_slot_no: 20871 block_no: 3820389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2287 time: 2020-02-25 17:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c581dca42621c365d9a3d945594e9a415e86980d7c488ffb8505c73a01ca3e4Block Operator
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