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 3832175 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3834080 epoch_slot_no: 10880 block_no: 3831998 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1681 time: 2020-02-28 10:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0706d42e0fad8c629956c9209ea95c9fd7f7b733287bc1e1b64eedeab12852e7Block Operator
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