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 3838560 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3840465 epoch_slot_no: 17265 block_no: 3838383 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-02-29 21:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344f336629c3d512915fbab25f838c0e7d7d33bff3c4b5d1896dcbb6cb105687Block Operator
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