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 3832712 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834617 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 3832535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-02-28 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4378b0543629b3d3d7be5dba74b3a5fb0f4b665674715c775d3097bb4336ecdbBlock Operator
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