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 3825098 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3827003 epoch_slot_no: 3803 block_no: 3824921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3931 time: 2020-02-26 18:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e6fcfaf90ad0e7db5a42582f958d1bb1b3100180b3ffa91bad584f00498a13Block Operator
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