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 3822230 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3824135 epoch_slot_no: 935 block_no: 3822053 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-02-26 02:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb245cb2975ba4e1cf829b0da659b697e83cad728f3a9cebdb2570a3ff1e16aBlock Operator
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