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 3822157 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3824062 epoch_slot_no: 862 block_no: 3821980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2020-02-26 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fbec5628a4c68c175cb5e72afcd44c94af7786d6bff53ae4a0df0b1ccdbd3f1Block Operator
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