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 3836072 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3837977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 3835895 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9678 time: 2020-02-29 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe95e3ca70db419502c5f347a1f0cf25f66e496709aa738f8eee8596a1b465aBlock Operator
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