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 3822327 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3824232 epoch_slot_no: 1032 block_no: 3822150 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2518 time: 2020-02-26 03:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bd9d1b5d8cfb09b6e575bc8850fefbd56249153e947eae981ba94793aa5a72aBlock Operator
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