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 3831857 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3833762 epoch_slot_no: 10562 block_no: 3831680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3326 time: 2020-02-28 08:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca637c1728292a583f867f8eee1acd5e7f817dac10ad8cad7bf66916b8d2ad2Block Operator
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