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 3823973 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825878 epoch_slot_no: 2678 block_no: 3823796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-26 12:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ebc4dbc070c1fe2146c6656282d4405391425fb5f715aaf90b47d4dd1087530Block Operator
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