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 3833777 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3835682 epoch_slot_no: 12482 block_no: 3833600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-28 19:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a554fed4476e7e99a54fed5b6f6eb9f4708dc9f05de8422becfd2b941d1ea7Block Operator
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