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 3833728 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3835633 epoch_slot_no: 12433 block_no: 3833551 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2020-02-28 18:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80faa5d5526c2291f58ba23e3c105d61bc8ce09d4bd463b07beb0151931a45aBlock Operator
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