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 3833327 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3835232 epoch_slot_no: 12032 block_no: 3833150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-02-28 16:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868d639895a9a026213168b0f0b09720e74f1068694dbac9e813f35426cb1381Block Operator
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