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 3826147 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3828052 epoch_slot_no: 4852 block_no: 3825970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-27 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x421dc882124fb0946e2369f3f44cf92ce84eaced6f6c073b100944d961a2f424Block Operator
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