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 3842043 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843948 epoch_slot_no: 20748 block_no: 3841866 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-01 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c15346082834663ce0088b681fa11e2cacc2a2ac80e8466d244d812ff47cefaBlock Operator
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