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 3839626 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841531 epoch_slot_no: 18331 block_no: 3839449 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-01 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3905789d21e33bc36d313b1cba4f7731b84b10b9bb64d84f43835ad339a292c1Block Operator
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