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 3842492 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3844397 epoch_slot_no: 21197 block_no: 3842315 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2202 time: 2020-03-01 19:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84c20478dfd8a8d6100631b0b6c753ab7c8de96a2a69586c80092b06f72b5c0Block Operator
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