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 3826892 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3828797 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3826715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7677 time: 2020-02-27 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8386e5c3fbef931dbdcbd96c3043d1fbc17d9bdfc1390048e48c817e0f5ad167Block Operator
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