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 3835393 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837298 epoch_slot_no: 14098 block_no: 3835216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2128 time: 2020-02-29 04:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e61e9c4719168aef7d7029551910e8a66804b60a96fb3ae0a6ed67843808783Block Operator
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