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 3841646 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843551 epoch_slot_no: 20351 block_no: 3841469 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-01 14:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb87427663c6d7d1e4720c46e757acfbf7cf6fd391b9c8c543adec5e31d4fc24Block Operator
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