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 3821398 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823303 epoch_slot_no: 103 block_no: 3821221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2020-02-25 22:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18aea5c46f519d8c7ee6abe0ec3d4b11f78bb8f98b542f716a8c46826b086d65Block Operator
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