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 3841048 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3842953 epoch_slot_no: 19753 block_no: 3840871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2235 time: 2020-03-01 11:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59704d56748a4495ec5d54e215a6034d1af45738df5b433858c3fe1cb540bdeBlock Operator
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