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 3838053 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3839958 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 3837876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2042 time: 2020-02-29 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d3af36cceb4b44223cc9c2e44754c7247651d7922f7d8d90d9e35de67c70676Block Operator
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