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 3824049 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825954 epoch_slot_no: 2754 block_no: 3823872 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2020-02-26 13:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x221fe16d3b79c5c2f37f9a46f582e51bb293fb729309d97a513afb30f5a22e28Block Operator
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