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 3836240 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3838145 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 3836063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2071 time: 2020-02-29 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed7318910b5c216e20b42a7bb6506134a2d70985e417fd6e4ac718c5e7632e16Block Operator
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