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 3823682 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3825587 epoch_slot_no: 2387 block_no: 3823505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3697 time: 2020-02-26 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaeb884b0fc041ef4f6a4cdf8635126ced819e4defc4577da6cf34b7503be1b1Block Operator
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