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 3842508 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3844413 epoch_slot_no: 21213 block_no: 3842331 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1878 time: 2020-03-01 19:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3489bd6472f2f1704163cf07019bfc5f51ffb87a1b76a520be1691af3274b5a6Block Operator
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