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 3839622 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3841527 epoch_slot_no: 18327 block_no: 3839445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-01 03:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2645402b221345ef4ca67586c9d62eba0b03bfb069d95e1ce569b2468ded01Block Operator
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