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 3823958 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825863 epoch_slot_no: 2663 block_no: 3823781 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 12:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd489d14fcb874a7012ea2655dcb2830950ba1b5fea2e0e0a95a15020e03d2aBlock Operator
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