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 3823811 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825716 epoch_slot_no: 2516 block_no: 3823634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 11:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90a6df12e66f4e4a3c5eb277a8e2f52fdd0530e6ca0c618c2d6e8ae7a94f1649Block Operator
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