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 3824082 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3825987 epoch_slot_no: 2787 block_no: 3823905 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-26 13:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61178c2f2326e07ccd128061dd80881a45d91d4d8c1ec39b84e8ccc66296d8dfBlock Operator
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