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 3835371 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3837276 epoch_slot_no: 14076 block_no: 3835194 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1282 time: 2020-02-29 03:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b27f72c6d3cc6da5ae478b1aaad6f1656d1b059cc75f6f6e612442544495b22Block Operator
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