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 3821290 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823195 epoch_slot_no: 21595 block_no: 3821113 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2916 time: 2020-02-25 21:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdac820771ae335172e22c4d65b03b8397285f0d495401df829969b79eddee5d6Block Operator
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