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 3836128 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3838033 epoch_slot_no: 14833 block_no: 3835951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-29 08:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb151f2f51d0bd64b4aed77710242f3d6d46de2df3781e7f2aeffc7d7bcd6001cBlock Operator
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