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 3828534 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830439 epoch_slot_no: 7239 block_no: 3828357 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-02-27 13:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09bf19ffae06d3ab61a6718cff2c66ae6f15849b1386d12c3eff2d02902b9ee9Block Operator
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