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 3826911 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3828816 epoch_slot_no: 5616 block_no: 3826734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-27 04:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e670f8edbc0ce060dcb8bb237c5cb72962aa42eb9a2e6ffdd1ea8a0c187c634Block Operator
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