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 3833447 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3835352 epoch_slot_no: 12152 block_no: 3833270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3593 time: 2020-02-28 17:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03c8ff0581c0b4858a14623b0c4866314e33bf581c6d04bf8e5c7ac5931d389Block Operator
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