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 3835525 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837430 epoch_slot_no: 14230 block_no: 3835348 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4bb9137fe7e8440ee955108cc58c7bb27dfd1171e1c896395c9d84ecefe1a7Block Operator
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