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 3828362 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3830267 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 3828185 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11265 time: 2020-02-27 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc957b56a3f4b538d3a1e8db66f792d4b8cdb7b98e59e84c6a8c9e0de1e8374c4Block Operator
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