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 3842589 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844494 epoch_slot_no: 21294 block_no: 3842412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1951 time: 2020-03-01 20:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ffe357c5ed7866bca6c39515dacf1cb6d7c7e6c8de74b2a50b064a5059d063Block Operator
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