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 3828722 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3830627 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 3828545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2727 time: 2020-02-27 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c130499c26cc2b0ad6e44145cf2369e9df228f7d4e27560e7d8c4f7a93945fBlock Operator
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