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 3841501 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843406 epoch_slot_no: 20206 block_no: 3841324 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2020-03-01 14:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f1af9ccb2ec9746a8a0d6be3e74f2217f55a564f24948204e882af40f59879Block Operator
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