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 3823862 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3825767 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 3823685 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3160 time: 2020-02-26 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c0a1117bcd535aa592d740d6f13545e8d822be9fae60ccec1f30f12e10fc9dBlock Operator
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