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 3832600 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834505 epoch_slot_no: 11305 block_no: 3832423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2439 time: 2020-02-28 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88f84d9a151dd0371fcacf3f996294b71840ec05c2afe943db9117dc28c7c3e1Block Operator
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