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 3822145 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3824050 epoch_slot_no: 850 block_no: 3821968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-02-26 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb32411729b79beaeb3e5c04793be3112f1a09b6c8678583aa8b33208169919Block Operator
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