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 3831813 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833718 epoch_slot_no: 10518 block_no: 3831636 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2020-02-28 08:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba343b32ca874b603febf8e0429549c67a441a6e08082ed2b28ae849d647f3dBlock Operator
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