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 3840796 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842701 epoch_slot_no: 19501 block_no: 3840619 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 10:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff47db87f14d8e7d48c431749c30937a9dd0794a18b4f52b35a1b803897dd90Block Operator
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