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 3835706 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3837611 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 3835529 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-02-29 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd59fe93b6b09ef9dc7cf6a653b0cebf2ae093d9374c6cc98c52fa13a35e2a960Block Operator
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