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 3823991 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825896 epoch_slot_no: 2696 block_no: 3823814 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-02-26 12:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0404ad1a957317c24e2325e57bd43028d1484824e21f7409b9bcf38248c91375Block Operator
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