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 3833427 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3835332 epoch_slot_no: 12132 block_no: 3833250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-02-28 17:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590f5aaaebd0980a81e16011f1b6ab80972da856aa0d4c17c09c0db02927b6e1Block Operator
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