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 3842924 Details
Epoch: 178 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3844829 epoch_slot_no: 29 block_no: 3842747 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1807 time: 2020-03-01 21:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dac11f4e7c26ca155680aa55f86a91edab3f7ff21cd155cc46b2b45e607f56bBlock Operator
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