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 3835563 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3837468 epoch_slot_no: 14268 block_no: 3835386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2795 time: 2020-02-29 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea3b809860a6ab9272111b90d62c6b512a9f28e92aad689615f8b127c85c1fdbBlock Operator
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