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 3836259 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3838164 epoch_slot_no: 14964 block_no: 3836082 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-02-29 08:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67216e15c51efb97366ef2965fd2bc83aa6a3ed374f18aa24282b9eed66f97c3Block Operator
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