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 3827431 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3829336 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 3827254 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1820 time: 2020-02-27 07:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01587a92e67f351e0ffc0507636d3e49e08535e39f57ca1327acd4a3259412b4Block Operator
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