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 3820772 Details
Epoch: 176 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3822677 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 3820595 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7886 time: 2020-02-25 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1436511fd86012f06a8286f422fe4536ce8c5a2830b8f3040c1b8b727ed7fcBlock Operator
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