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 3821977 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3823882 epoch_slot_no: 682 block_no: 3821800 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3396 time: 2020-02-26 01:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9959760f5b760a3acc7a5232a1a7d77847a41f0288ee338a45cb7e0f6837915Block Operator
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