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 3842348 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3844253 epoch_slot_no: 21053 block_no: 3842171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2010 time: 2020-03-01 18:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8378b9bd60db062aa130dd6a1585d4753603b5fb6a5e4175b36fcd7fa4c8c5cBlock Operator
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