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 3840155 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842060 epoch_slot_no: 18860 block_no: 3839978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1528 time: 2020-03-01 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6760302cc5c701a1cda37b91abd5c64a47e8c10a57043e8c847173e2e6dc7cffBlock Operator
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