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 3828426 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830331 epoch_slot_no: 7131 block_no: 3828249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-27 13:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98faa9557d4b7b1a47f3d7c8f6d48a8ce0833a6b3d2c9cfed967a6fea11428d9Block Operator
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