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 3840494 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842399 epoch_slot_no: 19199 block_no: 3840317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-03-01 08:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c89ae2d4af0132d6142a5441807341bb55f077aeb0ae30c6d40edb2298ac7e0Block Operator
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