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 3837723 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3839628 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 3837546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-02-29 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39dad3130455d1696d388c583a1b6ba57fd2abfee0be9da2b7e388e2aa8156d1Block Operator
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