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 3830048 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3831953 epoch_slot_no: 8753 block_no: 3829871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2924 time: 2020-02-27 22:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da12a68b52b447aa97be5defc5256e071b980506dbc46b17cc501e2e7227e30Block Operator
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