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 3841854 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3843759 epoch_slot_no: 20559 block_no: 3841677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2316 time: 2020-03-01 15:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3c3c83cd766fcee7b8ad50b300d19de85b957461b424d5cc68617060d79d5efBlock Operator
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