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 3839781 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3841686 epoch_slot_no: 18486 block_no: 3839604 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2132 time: 2020-03-01 04:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf96d35241b2598dd850ce294fa65b56fc1c8c87e0f205f0f16a5c40379e4afa0Block Operator
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