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 3824607 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3826512 epoch_slot_no: 3312 block_no: 3824430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-02-26 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52a356a25eb828d2fe642afedd7bb52240263fd4125b2f1f87fbc713f2dd91d1Block Operator
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