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 3835102 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837007 epoch_slot_no: 13807 block_no: 3834925 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 02:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b0ac4d4ed3961f7e5b64ca43d4c0456d2d9f91c4b77cfdef700d6236c17f608Block Operator
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