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 3831752 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3833657 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 3831575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11472 time: 2020-02-28 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e4d474fc150d821db488e000462bbb1af3bc269ecc1f0ad3b189969a0722b5Block Operator
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