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 3835433 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837338 epoch_slot_no: 14138 block_no: 3835256 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 04:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3890ee73439e406a91c097fe120af2cb300f9f0c0fa0c0a0cf815d87ac1da8ffBlock Operator
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