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 3839655 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841560 epoch_slot_no: 18360 block_no: 3839478 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1368 time: 2020-03-01 03:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987c1767cd2368a73589de8c13309d0a09a2d5a99b045f46ab976e2ddec35e36Block Operator
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