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 3827768 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3829673 epoch_slot_no: 6473 block_no: 3827591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-27 09:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa557b82631093cfaa6f3a9bd8229a192cd98c56b485359167ce661be8f033993Block Operator
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