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 3842048 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3843953 epoch_slot_no: 20753 block_no: 3841871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1443 time: 2020-03-01 17:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1d88946ae3fdce64fe1a8d47261a7a5a4b99fee2bbf127c541eec5b7d45c11Block Operator
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