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 3832193 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3834098 epoch_slot_no: 10898 block_no: 3832016 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3767 time: 2020-02-28 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6ed69112a62f10ed3659d4db6c4b3f400574683ea405420b0028d3a5eef9f84Block Operator
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