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 3836141 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3838046 epoch_slot_no: 14846 block_no: 3835964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2058 time: 2020-02-29 08:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8972e13f9c4daa5914d3a2e6fc9111f1f972027a9311adccea1a796b64d3b3b5Block Operator
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