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 3836433 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3838338 epoch_slot_no: 15138 block_no: 3836256 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4070 time: 2020-02-29 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a67392428001da4d1fc3eece2716d286af38bc32f67d453a6f9f440d07bf2cBlock Operator
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