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 3830354 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3832259 epoch_slot_no: 9059 block_no: 3830177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1667 time: 2020-02-28 00:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab396912c0ecf7ce96ffa06cf37aca38ffad7fee5c1327c693591e53b72dc61Block Operator
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