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 3827073 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3828978 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 3826896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8778 time: 2020-02-27 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x318a49e0f4d317f78c9f71af791170d2ea3407c87ec3717151f58fe08a15fff0Block Operator
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