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 3837731 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3839636 epoch_slot_no: 16436 block_no: 3837554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2711 time: 2020-02-29 17:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1296ca46e9f45faf3f019c21ecb2af5e58d4f4e54ac4b60b49109ddd8a3a01f8Block Operator
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