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 3838458 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3840363 epoch_slot_no: 17163 block_no: 3838281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-02-29 21:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5d2270c71d1c85baf9774bc44c384c04d25a1bb2e319915fff6d04e0b70936eBlock Operator
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