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 3830080 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3831985 epoch_slot_no: 8785 block_no: 3829903 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2020-02-27 22:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x223d0cae3d8a9686db82ecf662af6a3f51b62a61ee85afe13d8b5362f8a184a0Block Operator
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