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 3822062 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3823967 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 3821885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3699 time: 2020-02-26 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366df74ddd3b6e4cb8ae11ba2d1cdeb2a40df8eaea8cf9a379a3326ede1e12f2Block Operator
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