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 3831183 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833088 epoch_slot_no: 9888 block_no: 3831006 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1467 time: 2020-02-28 04:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf664ef437bf3a286cd31508e338fbe03c3e3d247658806b13d86ab6ec499dd14Block Operator
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