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 3827581 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3829486 epoch_slot_no: 6286 block_no: 3827404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-27 08:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x805bc2cdaebe8bbbab436eef997c82ec812a0ec4ce8d54a4eb5f16eb8ba552d2Block Operator
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