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 3840698 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842603 epoch_slot_no: 19403 block_no: 3840521 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-03-01 09:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff8609d263b0882e48ddd7bb951d54d26d72325b35099529affdd7f1ae75469Block Operator
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