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 3820727 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3822632 epoch_slot_no: 21032 block_no: 3820550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-25 18:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97a8a1e27c37af74507cd98a2a454afe44d251fb4bc2477d46e0e2a6f0a9c805Block Operator
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