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 3835352 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3837257 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3835175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10216 time: 2020-02-29 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68eb4b4c29be5fa78adc8c6df12d9464a5f0c02514a57635bbe22a0218d619d3Block Operator
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