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 3824596 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3826501 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 3824419 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-02-26 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612c14fea435d06e065d678729d97d6ad2a424f3de56224aa3e640e74c059d93Block Operator
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