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 3832002 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3833907 epoch_slot_no: 10707 block_no: 3831825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4079 time: 2020-02-28 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04a28c1edb8cc7402c4a53e968b1d77ad42bd5a78eac7a8e542f04204b8f229eBlock Operator
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