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 3831246 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833151 epoch_slot_no: 9951 block_no: 3831069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-28 05:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62cdbf25ba4be49d1e51cf6c8e5c62e164f7175b57020c713abae55550e6228eBlock Operator
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