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 3836627 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3838532 epoch_slot_no: 15332 block_no: 3836450 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1673 time: 2020-02-29 10:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c05f2329bf5836719a006c9e67b2bff191dc8ae460e4a171ed473ef067b6653Block Operator
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