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 3822416 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3824321 epoch_slot_no: 1121 block_no: 3822239 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1615 time: 2020-02-26 03:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438da6855da0e5dcc0a3cfa0aa01320b34c4dd83a82b9d5d24864cabc0d911e0Block Operator
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