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 3830565 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3832470 epoch_slot_no: 9270 block_no: 3830388 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8472 time: 2020-02-28 01:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x232b5570c5ed66b27a53876db7f81d17b7f49667296548e06383d1429414afa9Block Operator
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