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 3832643 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834548 epoch_slot_no: 11348 block_no: 3832466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1102 time: 2020-02-28 12:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d7eb50391c190fbd7e847e5a87aff6d0f35d17e4344a160365d8ff3dfc47ccaBlock Operator
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