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 3831316 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833221 epoch_slot_no: 10021 block_no: 3831139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1815 time: 2020-02-28 05:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef078fd05b622e7796381e6b4d7d5fa6cb613a79c2249df791e5bc3f903c419Block Operator
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