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 3830968 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3832873 epoch_slot_no: 9673 block_no: 3830791 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12393 time: 2020-02-28 03:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cabbff16ced324ea4ea51d184130b81194831dd78235ed40e0b1b5ada57c838Block Operator
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