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 3822610 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3824515 epoch_slot_no: 1315 block_no: 3822433 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-26 05:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb45030af5f0e57d0d931f3652b83b5da60f6588213acedd4c75865c7711dc56Block Operator
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