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 3827615 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3829520 epoch_slot_no: 6320 block_no: 3827438 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1643 time: 2020-02-27 08:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cdf8cce7396832bcaea2637fe941ac7de40b75030239de4027c84cd02c5e7fBlock Operator
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