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 3836279 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3838184 epoch_slot_no: 14984 block_no: 3836102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 08:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5cdf06a2d390a4bb90b3f933bcc5649ae324d5f02218ba9480c074949026b48Block Operator
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