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 3824635 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826540 epoch_slot_no: 3340 block_no: 3824458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1899 time: 2020-02-26 16:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29879a5571df98d2838b1da6eae5e4a38741c3b25702866c668b9ebd6ad24070Block Operator
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