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 3831510 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833415 epoch_slot_no: 10215 block_no: 3831333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-02-28 06:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf14ee8d4c6fd9583937067a5dd75102796ac640a9e1c4f51a7a77135298f2b2eBlock Operator
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