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 3823918 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825823 epoch_slot_no: 2623 block_no: 3823741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-26 12:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b04974bdcffa313e6c1b6c6007735a7a1db493f86dbb46edf937ea6aac60bd0Block Operator
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