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 3833732 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3835637 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 3833555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4713 time: 2020-02-28 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9793b2a33f3b7b333d45c4b7ada40cf03a2816b138a9d1f6f21377cb01a7dff0Block Operator
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