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 3841655 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843560 epoch_slot_no: 20360 block_no: 3841478 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 876 time: 2020-03-01 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9a744e5862ba5095536d819247ab47ab74a5ae0353fad30c2cca827200e8a09Block Operator
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