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 3832066 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3833971 epoch_slot_no: 10771 block_no: 3831889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-02-28 09:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c650b1456e05128d0bd3da9922bd6c3f4416baa0e6d6ebbf4e8e8256808f1fBlock Operator
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