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 3823472 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3825377 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 3823295 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4421 time: 2020-02-26 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f7795ba88193ed1331307ca2a98fe1d5a1f433f5dbeb8d56eabe0b360fb501Block Operator
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