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 3834546 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3836451 epoch_slot_no: 13251 block_no: 3834369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3529 time: 2020-02-28 23:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53d501d72d5c084b9e6e15c68250cbc0e7326774d52f30a02061203f83e9891cBlock Operator
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