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 3823948 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825853 epoch_slot_no: 2653 block_no: 3823771 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2395 time: 2020-02-26 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce599aa262eff2e3b1d47b8149355107b4cd917534c71c11320e7c99fe82b4b4Block Operator
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