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 3826594 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3828499 epoch_slot_no: 5299 block_no: 3826417 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2694 time: 2020-02-27 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0582b3a536eb0527fc3fd36024435707b38767a4260e8871e11061835182243Block Operator
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