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 3828628 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830533 epoch_slot_no: 7333 block_no: 3828451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1534 time: 2020-02-27 14:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d003517f3ac0f598021c68c4e5248faff55699ae8611cd7c8cca45cbd8e7f6Block Operator
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