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 3829481 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831386 epoch_slot_no: 8186 block_no: 3829304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1505 time: 2020-02-27 19:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09917dbf5ffab8ab206b2368bed934a385e672a443ec6610409a89e20c2eda4bBlock Operator
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