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 3841374 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3843279 epoch_slot_no: 20079 block_no: 3841197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3325 time: 2020-03-01 13:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae2d226ac8fab1e394ab4c0990e4f9538fbcbbef446fae059e20f2851db29c1Block Operator
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