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 3834841 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3836746 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 3834664 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-29 01:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e3f6cd90ba149302c6344bc91312517b76c62dee22f98548fb3e2b56b9d7deBlock Operator
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