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 3840726 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842631 epoch_slot_no: 19431 block_no: 3840549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 09:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99d8833c9c83e72910bf8a6692aa9ee7c81a3dc9a3924dbc78fe4db3922e535Block Operator
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