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 3839606 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841511 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 3839429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2067 time: 2020-03-01 03:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe5138d10be2ad3d1d3ac20e0f4f85c498f9076bdaa45923ef07837c9d82f72aBlock Operator
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