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 3841666 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843571 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 3841489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 14:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4a8cabe79378ccd03e786f54971af472a57d1a973da442cc4201d7f3bb4ee5Block Operator
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