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 3825100 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3827005 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 3824923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2042 time: 2020-02-26 18:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1779f1d27a43090ffdf3a90c54091d7e079db1580a2fa186de820d2d2ebbbec6Block Operator
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