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 3838765 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3840670 epoch_slot_no: 17470 block_no: 3838588 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-02-29 22:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c681b1883dbbacc55445aceccd996a45b1c005db9adefca37d7706dc436c2dbBlock Operator
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