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 3830413 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3832318 epoch_slot_no: 9118 block_no: 3830236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1528 time: 2020-02-28 00:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3c023198e72275f3496718fbb8416e2514b6c6b8dedccff77a72376d6b27581Block Operator
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