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 3832883 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3834788 epoch_slot_no: 11588 block_no: 3832706 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-28 14:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x470a0fb98363ded44ce673b237367634f2cc6b508b4bf27a57b009a94747f72dBlock Operator
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