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 3840920 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842825 epoch_slot_no: 19625 block_no: 3840743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-01 10:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af1e2f916084125127e4a8c3822f4ffa66349b852250346d385a6627233b06eBlock Operator
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