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 3822423 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3824328 epoch_slot_no: 1128 block_no: 3822246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2042 time: 2020-02-26 04:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd48625d5ea87a726d987a5ccb432883a1bb43f77c79d71e93dd810d5521ec0Block Operator
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