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 3840996 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842901 epoch_slot_no: 19701 block_no: 3840819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 11:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04fa0ff43f339889369a8d166271e24a2fe33818561d52e5eff88262b8b50c6Block Operator
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