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 3833402 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3835307 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 3833225 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2020-02-28 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b57cf4542f75b6674d1049524b2222731af21fe2b16469a824df7f5d80e1a1fBlock Operator
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