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 3824038 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825943 epoch_slot_no: 2743 block_no: 3823861 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1825 time: 2020-02-26 12:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef658b782356e62b742b2197ab848b29792e5830904fd37b11f5a150412de5eBlock Operator
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