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 3824154 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3826059 epoch_slot_no: 2859 block_no: 3823977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-02-26 13:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be32172ab6ac6b7ef9c86173680a89b34f2284a38e16b14b1bc5aecdc16a79cBlock Operator
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