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 3822022 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823927 epoch_slot_no: 727 block_no: 3821845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2026 time: 2020-02-26 01:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fb39cfda49a4be55f727c8cc5b56c077d3d08ec682543a9e0a8b68352999a6Block Operator
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