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 3823999 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3825904 epoch_slot_no: 2704 block_no: 3823822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1791 time: 2020-02-26 12:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61c85a02c4718356df7de5c2004fc1b3eb4d5e6295b994e1d7872402d3a6f273Block Operator
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