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 3824992 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3826897 epoch_slot_no: 3697 block_no: 3824815 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3002 time: 2020-02-26 18:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dc1f38cd473a9bdafaa4bd4a44dc70130fe18e09ddee99ad826f68d62b2076aBlock Operator
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