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 3828320 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830225 epoch_slot_no: 7025 block_no: 3828143 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-02-27 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf1e2e42217975d39266919f46e78352f98b144a330dfc07ff14a0acee00abfBlock Operator
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