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 3837902 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3839807 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 3837725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2020-02-29 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0244d60f6e489c5bdba2587997535c770d4c2bca0e5514cd5e25fb94ba8c4324Block Operator
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