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 3827606 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3829511 epoch_slot_no: 6311 block_no: 3827429 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-27 08:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65387bb1e518346a5f380ad5a64ff05c75f4cc8f693c2650da12274488f5619Block Operator
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