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 3825662 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3827567 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 3825485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4032 time: 2020-02-26 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62dc7f68b7a5008bb44d5da68c674056b9516d8c7651f6f139da1a82429772f5Block Operator
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