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 3823629 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825534 epoch_slot_no: 2334 block_no: 3823452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-26 10:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb06df419f5e5be5a73c75e6d41fd84f90b25993b92dac45a384d416e25dd3aBlock Operator
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