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 3822852 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3824757 epoch_slot_no: 1557 block_no: 3822675 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3636 time: 2020-02-26 06:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1506c5a598c15cc872cc2f7932e50da07f1fe1867736bb5ede7594d06140cd0aBlock Operator
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