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 3827658 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3829563 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 3827481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-02-27 09:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783621400820064ae3b8265b9b2f678483b221158513c848218d446060d3dc71Block Operator
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