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 3837392 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3839297 epoch_slot_no: 16097 block_no: 3837215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1861 time: 2020-02-29 15:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d83e7dbd4f68775ab1e73e651422c731e4122a8998bc376e0a7c3917de2cc46Block Operator
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