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 3824366 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826271 epoch_slot_no: 3071 block_no: 3824189 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1233 time: 2020-02-26 14:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f9277db9a00c7fe223307fe492f8e4e1d6d38bf2e53410d3495968b021093c9Block Operator
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