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 3835452 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837357 epoch_slot_no: 14157 block_no: 3835275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 04:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b840346cd3251efe0774eeb1e0a0a285da74c6407b4f0d41a18ddc8a71fe430Block Operator
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