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 3821688 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823593 epoch_slot_no: 393 block_no: 3821511 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2375 time: 2020-02-25 23:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9952c2417ab62dc2685ef0cef32efd397682e283baac4742280a1c7d1e273f01Block Operator
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