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 3824552 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3826457 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3824375 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 16625 time: 2020-02-26 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00b258fcfe01976be875b215206ee29df1a1b307b75ac57f07a3013bc7215d7cBlock Operator
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