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 3829164 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831069 epoch_slot_no: 7869 block_no: 3828987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-02-27 17:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab10e5fad61592acd9671c54b0df996c74086f43050f26ecd1ffa8676c72f41cBlock Operator
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