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 3823158 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825063 epoch_slot_no: 1863 block_no: 3822981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5019 time: 2020-02-26 08:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5da1f90bd99fafe5fc25d5752fb4384aa08c626be0871526943309085871be54Block Operator
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