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 3836302 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3838207 epoch_slot_no: 15007 block_no: 3836125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2909 time: 2020-02-29 09:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ce608e5ecc4ce95457fa48b3446f0851589dbab351cfe5a2976c41140a7a9bBlock Operator
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