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 3832607 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3834512 epoch_slot_no: 11312 block_no: 3832430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3745 time: 2020-02-28 12:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc452c6b0cc17cd3fea90b1582df08fe7161f21624a5eb39c8024a94eb493189Block Operator
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