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 3822073 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3823978 epoch_slot_no: 778 block_no: 3821896 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-02-26 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5129a91a8aea3a0e58e44f473191c3c632e50f5c619a92e20da3b534e8c0bb3eBlock Operator
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