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 3831918 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3833823 epoch_slot_no: 10623 block_no: 3831741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1488 time: 2020-02-28 08:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a28646296c15566781f4f41b6427db15bc0f54de72ce7a1d33110974c639d08Block Operator
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