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 3821716 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3823621 epoch_slot_no: 421 block_no: 3821539 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2020-02-26 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729ae11244d1a9f7afad8a67fc311ef023028a744f8aff0d7ec6bb6d76aa64a5Block Operator
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