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 3842812 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3844717 epoch_slot_no: 21517 block_no: 3842635 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-01 21:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5734b6226400a48af92fd26124b32fbea5391c220d9a831e5116f56b36756e3aBlock Operator
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