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 3834523 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3836428 epoch_slot_no: 13228 block_no: 3834346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2560 time: 2020-02-28 23:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb855440a98cf2b33a630157624ec9885fe18621c9460b9af481a902309970dBlock Operator
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