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 3832830 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3834735 epoch_slot_no: 11535 block_no: 3832653 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1858 time: 2020-02-28 13:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42efb54841d0b1d3ffdd3ab691524e8587ad321352999594f93fdd5ae8261ebBlock Operator
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