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 3821852 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3823757 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3821675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5621 time: 2020-02-26 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed3a7096a8b858f6bcc7c2b8d6ab47d5e486bcd55ed6860d0da7d85cf628281Block Operator
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