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 3829681 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3831586 epoch_slot_no: 8386 block_no: 3829504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2337 time: 2020-02-27 20:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97bc24c7be44a74717e31a4e8b83dd4f6b8fc66d6ead9220230a884f03281738Block Operator
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