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 3824180 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826085 epoch_slot_no: 2885 block_no: 3824003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-26 13:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3aab17ec80e9ef9f4d038ce36e25207650c5b1fcf771e251e8a61199ba4d6e7Block Operator
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