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 3841045 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3842950 epoch_slot_no: 19750 block_no: 3840868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 11:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb722725eb034a57332570aa3d6017770962b8314e22d6695df75e69d643015Block Operator
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