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 3826716 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3828621 epoch_slot_no: 5421 block_no: 3826539 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-27 03:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb46d940c96a57398917b4de21f7a7141196b6e60fe069c9d4b8f654281ddccBlock Operator
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