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 3828124 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830029 epoch_slot_no: 6829 block_no: 3827947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-02-27 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913d482a95fb42704029057d02ae3a190a5f0fed1a2671cb4d67a60757ddba95Block Operator
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