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 3824632 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3826537 epoch_slot_no: 3337 block_no: 3824455 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7422 time: 2020-02-26 16:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x661d671db168b6027a1a3d46dcbe1edc8e7945ac68e4a356eb0a1932c6209e87Block Operator
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