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 3825122 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3827027 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 3824945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3341 time: 2020-02-26 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9feedf3ac1c748bf532d018c709c9c9090073e723066bf0a8e4a4c69aefc97cdBlock Operator
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