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 3841144 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843049 epoch_slot_no: 19849 block_no: 3840967 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2490 time: 2020-03-01 12:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7704a954f4bc859ad59961ea044285e4ed8ad6979fb9511c8c91e505ce56819bBlock Operator
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