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 3821312 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3823217 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3821135 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6330 time: 2020-02-25 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d30bd22bf90b80680cb64b4d4c87e52f81f032feffe502123b9b9acf4f61f74Block Operator
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