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 3823384 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825289 epoch_slot_no: 2089 block_no: 3823207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-26 09:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504ef288cd31a699226b474a13100c730c39030866bf7b46f9ea80c4639c4cf4Block Operator
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