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 3832472 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3834377 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3832295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4065 time: 2020-02-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf51c09d838ddacb1b0df749cfe096d514b306bbedaf2ce29f780f239cbe87c7dBlock Operator
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