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 3839492 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3841397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 3839315 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10926 time: 2020-03-01 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc731d4cbca61c58869f62654e3f75cc5658c2b855871540db2763ef7e35d1e1Block Operator
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