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 3829233 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831138 epoch_slot_no: 7938 block_no: 3829056 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2020-02-27 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfa6d71185d0f9d8baa355c59dcbe0cf8a96fc003d70762a33924a698021d989Block Operator
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