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 3839673 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3841578 epoch_slot_no: 18378 block_no: 3839496 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6053 time: 2020-03-01 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9375905ecb90c7738a30e52dfceafa6ae59c7bb85efd726307ada76a37f881eBlock Operator
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