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 3840741 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842646 epoch_slot_no: 19446 block_no: 3840564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-01 09:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af416be53a9b67185d6ec514cb4ca4ad4c1533d76b9e2133744fc531ecda81aBlock Operator
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