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 3840471 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842376 epoch_slot_no: 19176 block_no: 3840294 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2039 time: 2020-03-01 08:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf34cc3afaca585b992f568e38a003b5b6aef6d6dd027647a1eeffd3f64388637Block Operator
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