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 3842074 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3843979 epoch_slot_no: 20779 block_no: 3841897 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-01 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bac5f86c7237e1b6606f68d390c23dab337b78d36d85bb2c6a264fae011a163Block Operator
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