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 3841482 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843387 epoch_slot_no: 20187 block_no: 3841305 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-01 13:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1c36a44a348213656a4c14c7e83f62358f4e15d1d8579bb6f9e750697c3c53Block Operator
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