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 3821242 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3823147 epoch_slot_no: 21547 block_no: 3821065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2381 time: 2020-02-25 21:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5f41e53033d44abc328e5de0d6063f198800792e33412fb7838ee1e06ca288Block Operator
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