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 3828941 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3830846 epoch_slot_no: 7646 block_no: 3828764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3014 time: 2020-02-27 16:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78ab79a380c8358b528b54f39b3c240596abf661f7855241c957919c0137ddbBlock Operator
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