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 3823951 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3825856 epoch_slot_no: 2656 block_no: 3823774 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1894 time: 2020-02-26 12:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa22c53cb52229247e51bdcf2c998ba7d4cafb3e8b090fa7be4cc410919153c6Block Operator
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