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 3823956 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3825861 epoch_slot_no: 2661 block_no: 3823779 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1906 time: 2020-02-26 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9abae4260157360c1161d95114cc181b25a077a3ae61b2b4cc719f3b2ab2b66fBlock Operator
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