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 3822392 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3824297 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 3822215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5688 time: 2020-02-26 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7d02353a09248b9d722272172ebc23a1ee55d5a968ffc9b7a873e94fee3960Block Operator
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