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 3823981 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825886 epoch_slot_no: 2686 block_no: 3823804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 12:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba49f7b10b419f08015cc4f1a10b9cfcb19f9723e07b5115da5230a2f7df11f4Block Operator
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