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 3826405 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3828310 epoch_slot_no: 5110 block_no: 3826228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2547 time: 2020-02-27 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67bdbb730735abe6095461b01d47ca80c09122c9b6fd7b89571dc8a057107d4dBlock Operator
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