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 3820678 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822583 epoch_slot_no: 20983 block_no: 3820501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2020-02-25 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1effac7da335354a15e893f04cd55cf8b2a1c0dd9c3d1982be99726989e00ad1Block Operator
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