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 3830950 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3832855 epoch_slot_no: 9655 block_no: 3830773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-02-28 03:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc7787e50433d69bdcfac5f69e7e41bdeab3641ba78f3aa8bcb6107d194943bBlock Operator
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