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 3834984 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3836889 epoch_slot_no: 13689 block_no: 3834807 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-29 01:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f650cd6dc275fdea38fde068717a0dea3a8ddf24ec28715cbc7ea1f1ec69376Block Operator
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