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 3822900 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3824805 epoch_slot_no: 1605 block_no: 3822723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2271 time: 2020-02-26 06:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdc5db989eb78314c7f071cea68c52557ab69278c9574ba7525d3c0c6c8018ccBlock Operator
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