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 3823572 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825477 epoch_slot_no: 2277 block_no: 3823395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 10:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe41a03da37dd308cb2d43dd1d14cf0e597697bb97dd3609394830e9d44a50307Block Operator
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