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 3820591 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3822496 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 3820414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2464 time: 2020-02-25 17:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6759bbddedaff80907f5ede790f88b9ac8b8b06c16aacefb85d52858cce510c1Block Operator
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