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 3829746 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831651 epoch_slot_no: 8451 block_no: 3829569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-02-27 20:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x001b9b5b55aa67dbcfd1c10d01c559522f1ae5b96b38bbb2e84a707c4e679512Block Operator
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