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 3832399 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834304 epoch_slot_no: 11104 block_no: 3832222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7693 time: 2020-02-28 11:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d48397de5c0e0a137e41e84cd61bb1a49ac4e17290c891a6c7b7fbec82bc0b1Block Operator
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