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 3827157 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3829062 epoch_slot_no: 5862 block_no: 3826980 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3343 time: 2020-02-27 06:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5af0ca1f896662f3c2d0a1f7ee0ce9d0c39fb6e49f55ec7bfc9113814802778Block Operator
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