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 3839877 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3841782 epoch_slot_no: 18582 block_no: 3839700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4020 time: 2020-03-01 04:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8026f2420db4cf9c2b44813bba75acf16e2ef09fdf9aa7e6cf2570d4ee841c23Block Operator
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