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 3834272 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3836177 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3834095 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3155 time: 2020-02-28 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfea8aef55cfcb8d2ce5b3be41a10cc0b8d1437f052c56fd4a96ae2333f3e3443Block Operator
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