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 3829588 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831493 epoch_slot_no: 8293 block_no: 3829411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-02-27 19:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf93d63aac4337eb6a618940a6392b59f1c92ec8411906cdc05bb531ba3cf11b2Block Operator
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