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 3826851 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3828756 epoch_slot_no: 5556 block_no: 3826674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2333 time: 2020-02-27 04:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66f7fc3f87cc64e25dc2cf9c9986967112be1795c308179c9cb84bb77cc51c28Block Operator
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