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 3823567 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825472 epoch_slot_no: 2272 block_no: 3823390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2020-02-26 10:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65d3e2ead5318b9ac00345552f7766aa0c0ffa617c4eacf21a315d94b82cbe1fBlock Operator
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