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 3827813 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3829718 epoch_slot_no: 6518 block_no: 3827636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1705 time: 2020-02-27 09:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x065e87169186ff509cb682be9f7991850d66ce17c1eb72b271fa1d5d457c576bBlock Operator
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