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 3842220 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844125 epoch_slot_no: 20925 block_no: 3842043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2839 time: 2020-03-01 17:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd92641b9fec1a88bce36f1b0f5f1f70a63b15bbc6f9b103fc135ef2e11507586Block Operator
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