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 3835656 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3837561 epoch_slot_no: 14361 block_no: 3835479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-29 05:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b259fabc84d35203f04c14355d548495fca7c604e2414cff0c96f136698840bBlock Operator
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