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 3842139 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844044 epoch_slot_no: 20844 block_no: 3841962 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2736 time: 2020-03-01 17:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681185b691b09efc1e111c5bc0097a2a7e5d07df312b378322e1d8b8c6f45540Block Operator
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