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 3820572 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822477 epoch_slot_no: 20877 block_no: 3820395 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-25 17:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e45b63d39acab60e9fc5e421f502e9409a4fb46e86add13373d90cee23d467Block Operator
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