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 3826304 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3828209 epoch_slot_no: 5009 block_no: 3826127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-02-27 01:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0556f41e12c25d197d54d757f6c12fb9f02f3fd9840fbd79cdc6a8509de0c645Block Operator
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