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 3823988 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825893 epoch_slot_no: 2693 block_no: 3823811 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-26 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29913c1dbbb0b596582ec4e854cd30b22e9e1e72713c49e79960bd7c500ba716Block Operator
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