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 3821493 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3823398 epoch_slot_no: 198 block_no: 3821316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10406 time: 2020-02-25 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x947c391e4b278586d7fc10f15e42e2bf17ce3bcac7c6f27e55142b9a1df8ec1aBlock Operator
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