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 3821640 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823545 epoch_slot_no: 345 block_no: 3821463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-25 23:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9850322f5296aac72bd2ff9abcb75ed48e99a4e7e69e0037d351f8fd4bfeefb9Block Operator
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