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 3834009 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3835914 epoch_slot_no: 12714 block_no: 3833832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-02-28 20:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c97f005b0999832acfe625fad31122e70d94d8a597262c24da403f689dc1dfBlock Operator
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