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 3822054 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823959 epoch_slot_no: 759 block_no: 3821877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2494 time: 2020-02-26 01:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29b30785476bd9d1be9c19cfe6a6d3cb715cef242e6b8027ec2662083165f58Block Operator
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