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 3828934 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3830839 epoch_slot_no: 7639 block_no: 3828757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-02-27 16:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b01b8a3b4046fc36998f7e573151981f541eee277905c12846bd5fbd58929f0Block Operator
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