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 3821990 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823895 epoch_slot_no: 695 block_no: 3821813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7387 time: 2020-02-26 01:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb768f38139ee9a86ebbc8855d1395f10c4e225ee34115da4570b9129caa823bBlock Operator
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