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 3841122 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843027 epoch_slot_no: 19827 block_no: 3840945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2619 time: 2020-03-01 11:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe96d8461f46556dc0bbb965219d689c9e57b20cf768554c3df5801a18bb98d71Block Operator
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