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 3822936 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3824841 epoch_slot_no: 1641 block_no: 3822759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-02-26 06:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0109e194b84a177cdc92fa01b3ca3b2f55873da5dbd278eb195e94f5a0f273e7Block Operator
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