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 3842912 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3844817 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3842735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3696 time: 2020-03-01 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc161904f3387537b28bc61970bb3c88c1d962874ac698b2d7ff0aa7dd445908eBlock Operator
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