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 3824380 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3826285 epoch_slot_no: 3085 block_no: 3824203 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5326 time: 2020-02-26 14:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94982701eee0fab5f06b42ff11f357ee5fdb7fe1d0f357b6463b51125a73957aBlock Operator
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