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 3835237 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3837142 epoch_slot_no: 13942 block_no: 3835060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1393 time: 2020-02-29 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d69db8176869f742f4be69099de33183838f20b86b3e2128c3f7786145ac31Block Operator
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