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 3840582 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842487 epoch_slot_no: 19287 block_no: 3840405 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 08:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c199b312db4723a3ac1baf122a026c90c5220af308ea79a9415dc4c76a33372Block Operator
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