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 3839384 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3841289 epoch_slot_no: 18089 block_no: 3839207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4541 time: 2020-03-01 02:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b0eb2d3e02bfa6bce6e6ff6b15d8d63af0009d308da4835ea465939a6ef827bBlock Operator
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