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 3821498 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3823403 epoch_slot_no: 203 block_no: 3821321 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1877 time: 2020-02-25 22:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21152a754fa1bcd8624bf4b556a67c3a1950f4fc83ad883fcc25d8a6fef1fa69Block Operator
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