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 3823191 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825096 epoch_slot_no: 1896 block_no: 3823014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1878 time: 2020-02-26 08:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99f657dc801d00b7ffe66f8c48b1ca4af55046650493744d0134f8e44e40eabBlock Operator
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