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 3831396 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3833301 epoch_slot_no: 10101 block_no: 3831219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4292 time: 2020-02-28 05:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054eb7f68f63152239e3565d8dbe11dbc3c08a5bc21f9cc0998c6b07c7b5617eBlock Operator
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