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 3833424 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3835329 epoch_slot_no: 12129 block_no: 3833247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-28 17:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a20f31bae87956a8ba5dfcf6cfaef6d1569bc78bd67205ee5d8468c7bf0aecdBlock Operator
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