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 3837692 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3839597 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3837515 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5869 time: 2020-02-29 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11e60ddc0fda99713a9e756fbb039322714ece15b259cf49b820fb870431a63eBlock Operator
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