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 3830837 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3832742 epoch_slot_no: 9542 block_no: 3830660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-02-28 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af9edab1afa2999e4a9a88fb6e84e6d62afba1eb11122912b8b0260287b38eeBlock Operator
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