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 3834603 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3836508 epoch_slot_no: 13308 block_no: 3834426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1697 time: 2020-02-28 23:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3820eecc341c894a48f5647e3264981d1fecaaa28d9e6d6b674186faa73e8fa2Block Operator
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