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 3826371 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3828276 epoch_slot_no: 5076 block_no: 3826194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-27 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddf3e57f0b673d0fa6d8f6eec51a0e4771c5725179adde9e23861fd8d445f313Block Operator
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