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 3836819 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3838724 epoch_slot_no: 15524 block_no: 3836642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-29 11:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2905bd092b8c5f2b4788975b57a0b35ec7769cd09cdfd85ce6fa3c951fa04e6Block Operator
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