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 3829794 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831699 epoch_slot_no: 8499 block_no: 3829617 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2020-02-27 20:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29e173ac993745b1ff834ca032efd179bb9ea7309302c68a2ef00192e425847Block Operator
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