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 3841187 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843092 epoch_slot_no: 19892 block_no: 3841010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-01 12:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf33c9481cfe3f24be3be9c104cc7655412e68d3e6ca96d97b1e4858834231e8Block Operator
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