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 3838675 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3840580 epoch_slot_no: 17380 block_no: 3838498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-02-29 22:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b9a2aa0a371d8daba4a9b2514ec824282f038f0d21595906b71874d6bd7545Block Operator
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