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 3822703 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3824608 epoch_slot_no: 1408 block_no: 3822526 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2020-02-26 05:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52b9530eae479524392a1f51da19c2b70264ef5cc1f70c8a5966b96b9315b1a2Block Operator
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