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 3839463 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3841368 epoch_slot_no: 18168 block_no: 3839286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-01 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0906926e798eed655a6d3e2996047c10164298985c99a7af9e2000b2ff0affBlock Operator
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