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 3820917 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822822 epoch_slot_no: 21222 block_no: 3820740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-25 19:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9daa9e436760afe1be989ada5f6dfbfc29581bde1763e8026ba7860c67bcb3daBlock Operator
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