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 3826862 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3828767 epoch_slot_no: 5567 block_no: 3826685 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1262 time: 2020-02-27 04:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe9f873088fbcb498a51fd8c3cbae74e1434c64d3c491080d052b8d20fa959dBlock Operator
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