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 3842796 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844701 epoch_slot_no: 21501 block_no: 3842619 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-01 21:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae086afbeac46d56f47ffead286d78ef80f011dd6e1a56e6a8f498ff995a36aBlock Operator
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