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 3835647 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3837552 epoch_slot_no: 14352 block_no: 3835470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 05:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54ce0ee5e5d5bec86e665d9b74c06bfcdefd7ed20edb3b68ed92276a61818582Block Operator
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