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 3829311 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831216 epoch_slot_no: 8016 block_no: 3829134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-02-27 18:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9996ab0575b7e41b1bd9910d597561d4f7c1ff86893864969a410e11236cce7eBlock Operator
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