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 3823396 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825301 epoch_slot_no: 2101 block_no: 3823219 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1867 time: 2020-02-26 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e89feebe5b30c354efdd8fe8d09396b772f0fdec2fa734c723e176aebfb0cd3Block Operator
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