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 3823134 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825039 epoch_slot_no: 1839 block_no: 3822957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-26 07:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x332aaec7220b1619bf653fde128a2599ff8754f2550700b51df4f8ae4cd7f41aBlock Operator
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