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 3838964 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3840869 epoch_slot_no: 17669 block_no: 3838787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2020-02-29 23:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74148a1c41fc5b5e62d8121eb86ce0127b6345438437d93870ea40d7154da356Block Operator
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