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 3839634 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841539 epoch_slot_no: 18339 block_no: 3839457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-01 03:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0736723dce5dfce5813abfb785d238ed4d1e2f4026a3df914f660183bc2d5e52Block Operator
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