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 3824522 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3826427 epoch_slot_no: 3227 block_no: 3824345 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3348 time: 2020-02-26 15:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8980b1b272c81c1f0376693a24d98c8a761b35dac4ac8d8725f2388a8ae49a97Block Operator
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