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 3821417 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823322 epoch_slot_no: 122 block_no: 3821240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1491 time: 2020-02-25 22:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d816673cb0fb1a884b2510823dd29f7fd0edd5dfbfa0e1fa41a7bb95f811853Block Operator
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