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 3820837 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3822742 epoch_slot_no: 21142 block_no: 3820660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2020-02-25 19:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ccfb416c0e69817820c760239d111ef949e20c8b4bbe8929b17db9be33a38aeBlock Operator
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