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 3822246 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3824151 epoch_slot_no: 951 block_no: 3822069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2017 time: 2020-02-26 03:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf355097747405a79b6f2acccb98d0a196d6be177a2f662b085907ed8c2d48f23Block Operator
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