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 3836915 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3838820 epoch_slot_no: 15620 block_no: 3836738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2017 time: 2020-02-29 12:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x421ad962afd0bd09d9a7961abd8192dc539f7c735de121334f7a8e5b29d810d9Block Operator
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