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 3825700 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3827605 epoch_slot_no: 4405 block_no: 3825523 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-02-26 22:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4e6ccd58a7456213158088f626ec886b1b218771233f23e088e59195db7ddcBlock Operator
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