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 3832666 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834571 epoch_slot_no: 11371 block_no: 3832489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-02-28 12:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88f19b0ef8c89553032e2a46125b7cf762dfdb0db58d1e146030cd7143921037Block Operator
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