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 3824711 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3826616 epoch_slot_no: 3416 block_no: 3824534 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2020-02-26 16:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb011e7c4680ad1b3364750661a3cf5f0428fd26d054808e493a3ba4316e0b1e6Block Operator
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