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 3827972 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3829877 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3827795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3873 time: 2020-02-27 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x529030f208f9d2f8c5721dea311d47c02ca6e4096dab23ff047749daddb0b795Block Operator
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