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 3825936 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3827841 epoch_slot_no: 4641 block_no: 3825759 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2020-02-26 23:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x215782cec14699ae9635afe48fc85e9fe50ef34ca5ab3d083bdbfa9e1c6e8d0eBlock Operator
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