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 3838544 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3840449 epoch_slot_no: 17249 block_no: 3838367 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2666 time: 2020-02-29 21:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8034537bc73d1bab14be0d6606e2ec731952828ad85c7a4376611b36063246Block Operator
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