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 3837125 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3839030 epoch_slot_no: 15830 block_no: 3836948 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2cf57c037c8d07eb6e34abf0adac994c0ba17d149b2f57f21472a213bcd5ceeBlock Operator
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