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 3820802 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3822707 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 3820625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6359 time: 2020-02-25 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c531fa4eaca735abb4e019961ec7b6f2b8381ce908556e0726c0bab6e2b4a66Block Operator
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