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 3827617 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3829522 epoch_slot_no: 6322 block_no: 3827440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-27 08:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b373f3a90ae6daf9a16db187f0903a8105196f7db03a80ea4f7b626bac78e4bBlock Operator
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