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 3842310 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844215 epoch_slot_no: 21015 block_no: 3842133 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-01 18:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x005afc835aaed579fdf62251d0e013eb28824d993af442a5faa3f410c0e3896cBlock Operator
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