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 3840417 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842322 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 3840240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-01 07:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1dd1999eaa15e5e00d2f028c173a1feaf5f9003cd2678b156fa2c5f583f1a14Block Operator
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