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 3839176 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3841081 epoch_slot_no: 17881 block_no: 3838999 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-03-01 01:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfac7b97703296d7303e68a96c44f0de668e9ffd5071ab7ab73d46f1eeafd4ec4Block Operator
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