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 3834206 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3836111 epoch_slot_no: 12911 block_no: 3834029 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2020-02-28 21:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca456aa1a2a4db21a20b84809bf8076188aeac67356ad458ef6abc3742945b6Block Operator
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