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 3824582 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826487 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3824405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2020-02-26 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879c5e3b05740c824e17883117d2817f2e42b0ea39141f6904bc2a5a01b52efaBlock Operator
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