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 3838397 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3840302 epoch_slot_no: 17102 block_no: 3838220 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-02-29 20:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff02b8d4d91dd5a020129ca669e04d2750dd6aadb1542c5fa584dc2b4e5cc1fdBlock Operator
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