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 3827254 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3829159 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 3827077 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-27 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50a61e8e03906e7f654ec224dd03c052f069725d1dbbd15ae3232ae816b663f5Block Operator
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