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 3824114 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826019 epoch_slot_no: 2819 block_no: 3823937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-02-26 13:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd90f808da553382c9563cb9d8e42b3c411a2634a86c5ba8a9cdb33e46cd152dBlock Operator
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