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 3823916 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825821 epoch_slot_no: 2621 block_no: 3823739 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc373f096c8f42c51016f7d91b50e4d2e1b68e6505350bd0c4488a7acc6257d0eBlock Operator
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