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 3827044 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3828949 epoch_slot_no: 5749 block_no: 3826867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4616 time: 2020-02-27 05:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe272ca2472ac388811812d436d7f78a226100d1d279caa95b24038b605ef8fdcBlock Operator
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