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 3840551 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842456 epoch_slot_no: 19256 block_no: 3840374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 08:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb863f508504a2179c0759b9e7522a2e238d5a18d45c9c7ebf273768dfe6a8b0eBlock Operator
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