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 3839654 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841559 epoch_slot_no: 18359 block_no: 3839477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-01 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a82464f454484ec32f829827e5d73f14a7dcf749c6ccf413aace7d81c4520bbBlock Operator
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