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 3835602 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3837507 epoch_slot_no: 14307 block_no: 3835425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2020-02-29 05:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dbf3ef1ce75178014f8c1c8503252d2972103ccc7f4d3e2297349d667b59731Block Operator
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