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 3833912 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3835817 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3833735 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5832 time: 2020-02-28 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18efe2e4428921d9ff681df255302c4ad6903817ea888bad456a7725d4dfb15aBlock Operator
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