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 3841687 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843592 epoch_slot_no: 20392 block_no: 3841510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-01 15:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x959b4c9d2e3ff89761289532d3b24be4dd9578e5c99fa9407d8c09b8cd2ec302Block Operator
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