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 3831874 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3833779 epoch_slot_no: 10579 block_no: 3831697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2029 time: 2020-02-28 08:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58b9febe1e5f791e5433a84ccfc3179de82332afbf945dc8a4b64f34d3e84542Block Operator
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