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 3832292 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3834197 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3832115 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9496 time: 2020-02-28 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97ac57164ef9e2bd85f309cb41445755524569d646795eb256f230f229f9d3e3Block Operator
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