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 3831636 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3833541 epoch_slot_no: 10341 block_no: 3831459 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2624 time: 2020-02-28 07:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x317e660247f2e3f507c4208c2106563abf0b559b9357d67dd4b78d972807b3eeBlock Operator
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