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 3842637 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844542 epoch_slot_no: 21342 block_no: 3842460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2013 time: 2020-03-01 20:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9fc0d3274e927291fd69ff97197367ba398fb3ee3f4d17e5ee004c5236899e9Block Operator
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